Portugal
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The six bridges that cross the Douro River in Porto. Which are?
In all the cities that are crossed by an important river there is a bridge that stands out above all the others and that is a symbol of that city. In Porto, the Don Luis I Bridge is the one that meets this requirement, but the greatness of Porto is that all the bridges that cross its river have their charm. In fact, there is a very popular excursion, the Cruise of the 6 Bridges, which takes you to see all of them on a boat to see them up close and to also have the opportunity to get to…
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The São Bento Station, an essential place to visit in Porto
Train stations always have a great charm, either because of their architecture or because of the history that their platforms and halls have experienced. But the São Bento Station in Porto is a very special railway station that you should not miss. If you have arrived by train at this Porto station, it will be the first thing you see. And if not, you have to go to her. The San Bento Station dates back to 1916, although the first train to this place arrived at the end of the 19th century. The building is an authentic architectural jewel located…
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Visit the Libería Lello and Irmão de Porto, the most beautiful in the world
The most beautiful in the world, that is the opinion of many of those who have visited it. And it is that the Lello e Irmão Bookstore in Porto is a place with a special charm that makes it receive numerous visitors every day attracted by its great beauty. It is located on Rua das Carmelitas, very close to the most visited monument in Porto, the Clérigos Tower, so combining both visits is very common in the city. Also, if you are a big fan of the Harry Potter books, this bookstore should not be missed. What to see in…
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The Church of San Francisco, the most surprising in Porto
In Porto we can visit numerous churches, spread over every corner of the city. But one of them stands out above all the others, not only because of its location and history but also because of its peculiar interior, not without controversy but certainly surprising. The Church of San Francisco is located next to the Stock Exchange Palace, in fact they became part of the same Franciscan convent that was built in Porto in the 14th century in Romanesque and Gothic styles, although it also has Baroque elements, such as its façade. And it is also located next to the…
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