Vila Nova de Gaia it is home of cellars of port wine, several shopping centers and some of the best beaches. Perhaps the most famous tourist attraction in Gaia are the Port Wine Cellars, warehouses where the famous Port wine is stored. The Cellars are placed in Ribeira de Gaia, an area of the city located in […]
Viana do Castelo is one of the most beautiful Portuguese cities, in the Minho-Lima subregion of Northern Portugal. The Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Agonia and the amazing views of the Lima River maked this city unforgettable. Classified as the Mecca of Architecture by Wallpaper, the city is famous for the monuments in and around the city, and the surrounding natural […]
“Merchants received signs and figurative and ornamental panels that served to advertise their own stores and specialty products or services sold there. It was a way to attract the attention of customers, as well as a sign of modernity and thus cheered up the facades, taking advantage of the potential plastic tile: color, shape, texture, […]
The city of Guimarães is historically associated with the foundation and identity of the Portuguese nationality. Guimarães, among other settlements, precedes the foundation of Portugal and because of its role in the foundation of the country it is known as the “cradle of the Portuguese nationality”. In 1128, major political and military events that […]
Old City #1 Amarante probably had its origin in primitive peoples who inhabited the mountains Aboboreira (inhabited since the Stone Age), although it is unknown exactly the name of its founders. However, only began to acquire importance and visibility after the arrival of Saint Mary (1187-1259), born in Tagilde, Guimarães, who settled here after wandering […]
Don’t forget to go on a fantastic boat trip up the Douro river, you’ll be fascinated by the magnificent view. This area is certified by the UNESCO. Take a cruise upriver – the cost is about 10€ and takes about 50 minutes, or you may also choose a day-long cruise for a higher price. Go […]
Splendor of the “Belle Époque” The link to the website “Café Magestic” On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto. It was located inSanta Catarina street, a pedestrian walkway for shopping and for the finest members of society, then and now. The café enlightened the street with its Art Nouveau decoration, […]
The Ribeira Square (Portuguese: Praça da Ribeira) is a historical square in Porto, Portugal. It is included in the historical centre of the city, designated World Heritage by UNESCO. The square is located in the historical district of Ribeira (riverside in Portuguese), part of the São Nicolau parish. The Ribeira district spreads alongside the Douro river and used to be a centre of intense commercial and manufacturing […]
View from Vila Nova de Gaia
Foz do Douro, meaning “Mouth of the Douro” is a Portuguese parish of the city and of Porto municipality. It became a parish in 1836. It is located in the western part of Oporto, next to the mouth of the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean; Foz do Douro means “. It is one of the most affluent areas of city Oporto,and known for […]