Oporto, Portugal’s second capital
Located in the north, Porto is known as the second capital of Portugal. World and historically known for its wonderful wines, is divided by a river, the Douro, which provides a particular feature romantic and nostalgic, something that can be realized through long boat rides.
The old part of town with its narrow cobbled streets surrounded by old houses, provides an exceptional view. A major tourist spot is the Cathedral, which dates from the twelfth century and is characterized by its unique romantic style. Another of the most visited site is the bridge Luis I, built in 1886 and consists with a length of over 170 meters.
The historic old town is a very attractive site, which is home to major monuments such as the Serralves Foundation, one of the most visited art museums across the country, the House of Music and the Tower of the Clergy, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
As discussed above, one of the main attractions of the city are the wines, all tourists visiting Oporto take the time to perform traveled most famous wineries, located south of the River Duero.
Oporto, despite being known for its charm and old town is a modern city and expanding from recent years. This is clearly demonstrated by knowing its subway network and its newly expanded modern international airport.
