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1. Experience Livraria Lello ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Graham’s Port Lodge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Take a tour of Taylor’s Port

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4. Appreciate Azulejo Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Foz do Douro

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6. Luis I Bridge

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7. Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)

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8. Museu Serralves (Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art)

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9. Restaurante Cafeina

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10. Pedro Lemos

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11. Casa da Horta

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12. Restaurante O Comercial - Palacio da Bolsa

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13. O Paparico

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Nestled on the slopes above the Douro Estuary, the coastal city of Porto in northwest Portugal is a historic mercantile city with a rich heritage of business and trade.
  • Known for its stately bridges and port wine production, the city is a World Heritage site and boasts breathtaking architecture, medieval walls, ancient Baroque churches, and narrow cobbled streets lined with colorful buildings.
  • The medieval Ribeira (riverside) district is home to the palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa and the lavish São Francisco Church.
  • The stylish Foz do Douro district is famed for its beautiful beaches and trendy cafés.

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