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Porto
Tourist Attractions
Things To Do in Porto in Just a Few Days
We’ve put together a quick list of attractions that you will want to check
on your list, based on geography and must-see factor.
| Day
One |
| Port-wine Lodges Port the celebrated chief
export of Porto, where the site of its creation is the biggest
attraction. Many of the port-making businesses are small, family-owned
and run, while others are larger commercial operations, but all produce
excellent liquor, and offer free tours for the curious and the thirsty.
There are dozens of establishments scattered around Porto, so individual
exploration is recommended. |
| Torre des Clerigos - One of the best views
of Porto and its surrounding country is from the belfry of this tower,
which at 76 metres is one of the tallest structures in northern
Portugal. |
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| Day
Two |
| Igreja de Santa Clara In juxtaposition to its
plain face, the interior of the Church of St. Clara is an artistic
masterpiece, with nearly every square inch blanketed with carved and
gilded woodwork created by impassioned 17th-century craftmasters. |
| Se Cathedral Founded by a medieval queen and
originally designed in a Romanesque style, this beautiful cathedral is
now a monument to changing architectural tastes arising over the years,
with architectural influences from various periods and sources. |
| Palacio de Bolsa When the city fathers of the
past decided to build a stock exchange to impress the financial world of
Europe, they created the Palacio, an ornate, almost palatial building
that now speaks more for artistic creativity than the financial acumen
of the city. |
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Article Information First published 14 September 2004
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