What to See in Porto District

Porto Cathedral

Romanesque and Gothic cathedral from the 12th and 13th centuries with Baroque remodelings, serving as an important historical and religious monument.

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Clérigos Church

Historic Baroque church featuring a 75-meter-tall bell tower with panoramic city views and an attached museum showcasing collections related to the Clérigos Brotherhood.

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Lello Bookshop

Historic bookstore renowned for its art nouveau and neo-gothic architecture, housing an extensive collection of Portuguese literature.

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Stock Exchange Palace

Historic 19th-century neoclassical palace with richly decorated interiors and the distinctive Moorish Revival Arab Room. It functions as a museum and cultural site showcasing Portuguese commercial history and architecture.

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Allies Avenue

Historic central boulevard known for its imposing architecture and cultural significance. It serves as a key public space and meeting point hosting events and activities.

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Carmo Church

Baroque and rococo church from the 18th century known for its neoclassical facade and extensive azulejo tile decoration.

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Chapel of Souls

Historic baroque chapel known for its extensive blue-and-white tile exterior depicting religious scenes.

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Serra do Pilar Monastery

16th-century circular monastery recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, notable for its architectural design and panoramic views of the surrounding city and river.

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Bolhão Market

Historic market known for its vibrant stalls featuring fresh fruit, flowers, and local goods. Recognized as a cultural heritage site.

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Church of São Francisco

Historic Gothic and Baroque church known for its ornate gold-leaf wood carvings and rich architectural details. It also functions as a museum with religious artifacts and a collection of presepi.

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Chapel of Senhor da Pedra

This tiny hexagonal building is a place with an intriguing view of the ocean and the surrounding beach.

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Castro of Monte Mozinho

The Castro of Monte Mozinho is a Neolithic fortified settlement, sometimes referred to as the Dead City, situated in the civil parish of…

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Praia Miramar

The long sandy beach on the Atlantic Coast surrounded by a few restaurants is an ideal place where to spend a warm summer day.

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Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro, shortened to Monastery of Pombeiro, is a monastery in the civil parish of Pombeiro de Ribavizela,…

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Crestuma / Lever Dam

Crestuma–Lever Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Douro. It is located in the municipality Vila Nova de Gaia, in Porto District, Portugal.

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Monastery of Grijó

This complex of religious buildings which is almost thousand years old consists of a church, a cloister and a Flemish-style fountain.

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Santo Inácio Park & Zoo

Your children can encounter various animals including lions, monkeys and rodents here. Don't miss the penguin feeding!

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Cividade de Terroso

Cividade de Terroso was an ancient city of the Castro culture in North-western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, situated near the present…

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Igreja de São Gonçalo

Igreja de São Gonçalo is a church in Amarante, northern Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

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Monastery of Rates

The Monastery of Rates was a Benedictine monastery located in the parish of Rates in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, in Portugal.

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São Félix Hill

São Félix Hill or Mount São Félix, Monte de São Félix in Portuguese, is the highest hill in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, as measured by the…

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