Oporto, Portugal
Oporto is a beautiful city in Portugal, just on 314km north of Lisabon and 304km south of La Coruna Spain. This city gave its name not only to port wine, but also to Portugal and its language. Oporto’s most interesting neighborhood is Ribeira. The narrow streets and balconied houses evoke Lisbon’s Alfama, though the quarter has its own distinctive character. Ribeira preserves the timeless quality of many of the old buildings and cobbled streets lining the riverbank.
Many travellers said that Oporto is an industrial city with some spectacular bridges, but there’s much to enjoy here. As the provincial capital and university seat, Oporto has its own artistic treasures.
The heart of Oporto is Avenida dos Aliados, with its parklike center where families sometimes go for a stroll. It’s bounded on the south by Praça General Humberto Delgado. Two major shopping streets lie on Praça de Liberdade: Rua dos Clérigos and Rua 31 de Janeiro. Rua Clérigos leads to the landmark Torre dos Clérigos, which some consider the symbol of Porto.
Oporto is also well serviced by a network of buses, trolleys, and trams.If you plan extensive touring in the area, a Passe TurÃstico is a good deal.
