{"id":28993,"date":"2021-02-26T11:04:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T11:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seabookings.com\/blog\/the-ten-best-tourist-attractions-to-see-while-visiting-porto\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:21:06","slug":"the-ten-best-tourist-attractions-to-see-while-visiting-porto","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.seabookings.com\/nl\/blog\/the-ten-best-tourist-attractions-to-see-while-visiting-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"De tien beste toeristische attracties voor een bezoek aan Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porto is fast becoming a great tourist destination. Located in the north of Portugal, it boasts lots of interesting sites to visit and explore. Here are the top ten attractions to see while visiting Porto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Torre dos Cl\u00e9rigos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cl\u00e9rigos Tower<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the city\u2019s most visible landmark, standing at 75 metres tall.\u00a0 \u201cIt was opened in 1763 and boasts beautiful Baroque motifs designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni<\/strong>\u201d explains Vincente P. Scott, a writer at OXEssays<\/a> en LiaHelp<\/a>. The tower has 240 steps to climb<\/strong>, offering a breath-taking panoramic view that awaits at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serralves Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This museum was designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira<\/strong>. The minimalist design of the building and surrounding gardens attracts as many visitors as the ever-changing international exhibits shown within.\u00a0 There are also numerous eye-catching outdoor art exhibits throughout the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto Cathedral<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is Porto\u2019s most important church. Built-in the 12th<\/sup> and 13th<\/sup> centuries<\/strong>, the cathedral is considered a national monument. If you are planning on visiting this stunning cathedral, be sure to keep your eye out for the Teixeira Lopes sculpture in the baptistery, the medieval portrait of Our Lady of Vandoma, the city\u2019s patron saint, and the chapel frescoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dom Lu\u00eds Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dom Lu\u00eds Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This bridge was built in 1886 over the Douro river. It was designed by T\u00e9ophile Seyrig, an engineer who worked with Gustave Eiffel<\/strong>. The bridge has an upper and lower deck, with a pedestrian walkway <\/strong>on the upper deck, which offers spectacular views and a direct walking route to the port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to enjoy the architecture of this bridge is to book a boat tour on the Douro River<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vila Nova de Gaia sits just across the Douro from Porto<\/strong> and is interconnected not only through the series of bridges but also its shared history of port-wine making. A visit to the portwijnkelders<\/strong> is a must for anyone who loves port wine. The cellars are beautiful, and the guided tours are informative and there is a port tasting at the end of the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Casa da M\u00fasica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Casa da M\u00fasica<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a fan of contemporary architecture, then the Casa da M\u00fasica should be on your list of places to visit while in Porto. This impressive building was designed by Dutch architect, Rem Koolhaas. <\/strong>It is the new home for the National Orchestra of Porto<\/a>, which opened to critical acclaim in 2005. The facility offers daily guided tours and special packages include backstage passes and free port wine! A must-stop when visiting Porto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Livraria Lello<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This bookstore is one of the most famous in all of Europe. This bookstore is known for its beauty.<\/strong> As it is rumoured to have inspired author J.K. Rowling, many fans flock to this bookstore from all over the world. In addition to the impressive inventory of more than 60,000 books, the shop features a double helix staircase, a stained-glass skylight, and a caf\u00e9 on the second floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Constructed on the site of the former St. Francis Convent, the Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa was built as a stock exchange, designed to impress Europe\u2019s economic leaders.<\/strong> Several architects worked on its construction and it took nearly 70 years. It was designed in a Moorish style by Gustavo Adolfo Gon\u00e7alves e Sousa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When visiting Porto, Piscina das Mar\u00e9s should be on your list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mar\u00e9s Swimming Pool<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This unique pool was designed by architect \u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/strong>. It is not your average pool and worth a visit. This pool is built into the rocks that divide land from ocean, making this a breath-taking sight to behold, as well as take a dip in. Unlike most pools, this pool is filled with salty seawater.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e3o Bento Train Station<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last but certainly not least on our list is the beautiful S\u00e3o Bento Train Station<\/a>. \u201cThere are over 20,000 decorative tiles which adorn the walls of the station,\u201d says Steven Emory, a travel expert at StateOfWriting<\/a> en Essayroo<\/a>. Painter Jorge Cola\u00e7o took 11 years to complete these intricate tiles. It was voted 10th<\/sup> most beautiful in Travel+Leisure <\/em>magazine\u2019s list of the World\u2019s Most Beautiful Train Stations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto offers a good mix of history, culture, architecture, nature, and art. These attractions offer something for everyone. It is a must-visit place on your next visit to Portugal<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Groff is a travel writer at <\/em>Assignment Service<\/em><\/a> en <\/em>Academized<\/em><\/a>. When she is not writing about traveling experiences, she proofreads at <\/em>Custom Essays<\/em><\/a> writing service.<\/em><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28994,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"destination":[],"class_list":["post-28993","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Ten Best Tourist Attractions To See While Visiting Porto<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Located in the north of Portugal, it boasts lots of interesting sites to explore. 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