Porto
Portugal
About Porto
Historic port wine capital with stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and the world's oldest bookstore.
Best Time to Visit
May-September
Language
Portuguese (English common in tourist areas)
Population
237,000
Things to Do
- •Tour historic port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
- •Visit the world's oldest bookstore, Livraria Lello
- •Explore the Ribeira district's colorful architecture
- •Cross the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge
- •Visit São Bento railway station with its azulejo tiles
- •Take a Douro River cruise through the vineyards
Fun Facts
- •Porto is the birthplace of port wine and the Douro wine region
- •Livraria Lello inspired J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts library
- •The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- •Porto has been continuously inhabited since the Roman era
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