Some say port was invented by British merchants looking to replace French claret, wich was boycotted during wars with France in the 17th century. By adding a little brandy to the local red Douro, they found the wine sufficiently fortified … Read More
Things to do
The city’s delicious sandwich
The Francesinha – One of the most famous sandwiches in the world! One of the stories or legends, dates back to the period of the Peninsular Wars, supposedly the soldiers of Napoleon’s army used to make a bread sandwich where … Read More
The oldest coffee shop in town
“The Porta do Olival café is the oldest establishment of its kind still operating in Porto. It is known that it was already active in 1853, in the same place where it still is. It is, therefore, as if it … Read More
The most beautiful street in the city
Between 1521 and 1525 took place the works for the opening of the street Santa Catarina das Flores, today known only as Rua das Flores. Starting at Largo de São Domingos and ending in front of the current São Bento … Read More
Delight yourself with Arcádia chocolates
With 87 years of history, Arcádia represents for the people of Porto the memory of chocolate in invicta. For almost a century, Arcádia has served kings and queens, writers, poets, painters and other personalities from all over the world. Little … Read More
Nasoni’s Bishop’s Palace
Although the history of the residences of the Bishops of Oporto near the cathedral is still little known, it is a fact that, at least since D. Hugo (1112/1114-1136), who was responsible for the definitive restoration of the diocese, a … Read More
A well-kept secret in the East Side
A well-kept secret in the eastern part of the city of Porto, the Casa São Roque – Art Center. Located next to the old road of São Roque da Lameira, in the place called Quintas de Campanhã, the Casa de … Read More
A unique bookstore in city centre
The most beautiful Portuguese bookstore, probably one of the most beautiful in the world, can be found in our city, in the heart of the historic center. On January 13, 1906, the Lello Bookstore building that we know today was … Read More