{"id":11696,"date":"2019-06-16T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/?p=11696"},"modified":"2019-05-30T11:44:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T10:44:37","slug":"reasons-to-visit-porto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxxu.net\/blog\/reasons-to-visit-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons To Visit Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although Lisbon is\u00a0the big eye catcher of Portugal, the city of Porto has a lot to offer, from food to architecture. Discover our top 5 reasons to visit Porto<\/strong><\/em>!<\/h3>\n

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There are a lot of things you can do in Porto<\/strong>, it\u2019s located in the North of Portugal<\/strong> and offers its visitors not only the incredible city but is also very close to other great cities, as Braga<\/strong>, Guimar\u00e3es<\/strong> and Aveiro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Built on the hills rising from the Douro river that winds through the center until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, the charming city of Porto is bursting with culture and packed with amazing experiences!<\/p>\n

And since it\u2019s where LUXXU is based we couldn\u2019t pass the opportunity to show you a few of the best spots in the city. Here are 5 reasons to visit Porto<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n

Port Wine and Port Wine Cellars<\/h2>\n

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Because of its unique soil, the Douro Valley is renowned worldwide for its wines and the Port Wine<\/strong> is certainly the most famous in the region. If you want to discover more about this wine and how it\u2019s produced you should definitely cross the Don Luis I Bridge<\/strong> to Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong> and discover the Port Wine Cellars<\/strong>. Here, you can learn how they produce this fantastic and velvety Port Wine and have tasting sessions.<\/p>\n

Lello bookstore<\/h2>\n

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Founded in 1906 and built in the neo-gothic style, the Lello bookstore<\/strong><\/a> is considered to be one of the most beautiful bookstores<\/strong> in the world (if not the most) and is classified as a public interest monument.<\/p>\n

The wooden staircases and gorgeous bookshelves served as an inspiration for J. K. Rowling for the Harry Potter saga. Indeed, you can notice the similarities between this bookstore and Hogwart\u2019s library and the \u201cFlourish and Blotts\u201d bookstore.<\/p>\n

Architecture\"5\n<\/h2>\n

When it comes to buildings and architecture, Porto is full of old buildings that give the city its charming and colorful but also gloomy mood. Porto\u2019s architecture blends medieval and modern and it looks stunning. Moreover, the historic center is a UNESCO\u00a0World Heritage<\/strong> Centre so you should definitely wander in the streets to have a look at all the historic buildings.<\/p>\n

We recommend you go to\u00a0Cais de Gaia<\/em><\/strong>, where you will get a beautiful view of the old riverside buildings that demonstrate the beauty of the city! You\u2019ll also be able to find great restaurants by the river in this area.<\/p>\n

Gastronomy<\/h2>\n

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Portugal is a country known for its rich and enviable cuisine. In Porto, you must try the fantastic and traditional Francesinha<\/em><\/strong>. It means \u201clittle Frenchie\u201d in Portuguese and it is a sandwich with ham, sausage, steak, covered with cheese and thick beer sauce, finished in the oven, topped with a fried egg and served with french fries. Besides the Francesinha<\/em>, Porto is also famous for its \u201cTripas \u00e0 Moda do Porto<\/em><\/strong>\u201c, its Bacalhau \u00e0 Gomes de S\u00e1<\/strong>,<\/em> and the bifanas.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a fine dining experience, you can experience The Yeatman<\/em> (pictured above), which offers the best views over the Porto and a Michelin starred dining experience.<\/p>\n

Parks<\/h2>\n

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If you want to take a break from the city, you can definitely head to one of the many parks and gardens located all across the city.<\/p>\n

You should make a stop at the most popular park in the city:\u00a0Parque da Cidade<\/em><\/strong>. This large park is a great spot to make picnics and is very close to the beach, so it\u2019s the best of both worlds!<\/p>\n

If you prefer smaller and more intimate gardens, we suggest you go to Jardins Do Pal\u00e1cio de Cristal<\/strong>. <\/em>It\u2019s known for its peacocks (yes peacocks), beautiful flora and a great view over the city! It also offers a wonderful sunset.<\/p>\n

We hope you liked our top 5 reasons to visit Porto<\/em><\/strong> and are ready to pack your things and go on a trip to this wonderful city.<\/p>\n

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