Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia Municipality
Sightseeing
Besides all the fabulous tiles, it is a beautiful and imponent Grand Station.
The time spent inside this building is well worth a visit.
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Bahnhof São Bento
Praça de Almeida GarrettBesides all the fabulous tiles, it is a beautiful and imponent Grand Station.
The time spent inside this building is well worth a visit.
When you get out of the metro, at Batalha, you are welcomed by this small church. The beautiful facade, with the blue tiles reminds you that you are in the heart of Portugal.
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Chapel of Souls
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaWhen you get out of the metro, at Batalha, you are welcomed by this small church. The beautiful facade, with the blue tiles reminds you that you are in the heart of Portugal.
Just by climbing this tower you get a different and wonderful view of the Porto city. Take your time and enjoy the view.
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryJust by climbing this tower you get a different and wonderful view of the Porto city. Take your time and enjoy the view.
The grounds are very romantic, ranging from pristine gardens to rugged woodland paths. The peacocks roaming the park, ponds, and tended gardens are wonderful.
Don't miss the views across the Douro!
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Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe grounds are very romantic, ranging from pristine gardens to rugged woodland paths. The peacocks roaming the park, ponds, and tended gardens are wonderful.
Don't miss the views across the Douro!
In this street you find this superb Miradouro you can see Gaia, the wine lodges, the Dom Luis I bridge, the convent, the large glass dome of the Palacio da Bolsa, Sé Catedral and all the house lights.
Rua da Vitória
Rua da VitóriaIn this street you find this superb Miradouro you can see Gaia, the wine lodges, the Dom Luis I bridge, the convent, the large glass dome of the Palacio da Bolsa, Sé Catedral and all the house lights.
It is definitely worth spending some time wandering through the interior as well as the outside of this cathedral.
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Terreiro da Sé SE
SE Terreiro da SéIt is definitely worth spending some time wandering through the interior as well as the outside of this cathedral.
This recently recovered convent is not well known, even with the locals. If you are interested in religious architecture, don't miss this church with a beautiful ceiling and a tomb inside!
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Convento Corpus Christi
13 Largo de AljubarrotaThis recently recovered convent is not well known, even with the locals. If you are interested in religious architecture, don't miss this church with a beautiful ceiling and a tomb inside!
Casa da Música is a major concert hall space in Porto which houses the cultural institution of the same name. It was designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
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Casa da Música
Casa da Música is a major concert hall space in Porto which houses the cultural institution of the same name. It was designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Constructed between 1881 and 1886, it's one of the 6 bridges that cross the douro river from Porto to Gaia.
The bridge along with the surroundings is a vivid picture of these cities.
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Luís I Brücke
Ponte Luís IConstructed between 1881 and 1886, it's one of the 6 bridges that cross the douro river from Porto to Gaia.
The bridge along with the surroundings is a vivid picture of these cities.
When you go here make sure you take the time to really look at all the features. It is an amazing Palace, but ensure that you take the tour to get the full history of the place.
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Palácio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesWhen you go here make sure you take the time to really look at all the features. It is an amazing Palace, but ensure that you take the tour to get the full history of the place.
This is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Portugal and it undoubtedly deserves a visit. The front doesn't allow us to imagine the richness of its interior!
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Kirche São Francisco
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueThis is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Portugal and it undoubtedly deserves a visit. The front doesn't allow us to imagine the richness of its interior!
This funicular lets you take a ride up or down to the Douro riverside in Porto. Great views of the river, bridge and the port wine tasting area across the river.
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Ribeira station
This funicular lets you take a ride up or down to the Douro riverside in Porto. Great views of the river, bridge and the port wine tasting area across the river.
To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you'll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks and fabulous sunsets!
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Foz do Douro
To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you'll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks and fabulous sunsets!
This 16th century former convent is now a military barracks. Cross the bridge Dom Luis I and get a breathtaking view over the city walls, Sé Catedral, the estuary, etc.
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Serra do Pilar
This 16th century former convent is now a military barracks. Cross the bridge Dom Luis I and get a breathtaking view over the city walls, Sé Catedral, the estuary, etc.
Take the tram near Ribeira to Passeio Alegre. It´s a very beautiful place. The garden is great and you can watch the river entering the ocean...
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Passeio Alegre Garten
828 R. do Passeio AlegreTake the tram near Ribeira to Passeio Alegre. It´s a very beautiful place. The garden is great and you can watch the river entering the ocean...
Surprisingly this place is not particularly popular among tourists, but the serenity is beyond what words can describe. The monastery is now used for military purpose, but you can visit. Great views!
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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Largo AvizSurprisingly this place is not particularly popular among tourists, but the serenity is beyond what words can describe. The monastery is now used for military purpose, but you can visit. Great views!
A mystic old chapel built on an ancient primitive cult site is just awesome and well worth the visit if you are nearby.
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Alameda do Senhor da Pedra
Alameda do Senhor da PedraA mystic old chapel built on an ancient primitive cult site is just awesome and well worth the visit if you are nearby.
An average garden, however the views from the garden fringes, especially over the river Douro, are probably the best in the entire city.
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Jardim do Morro station
An average garden, however the views from the garden fringes, especially over the river Douro, are probably the best in the entire city.
This is a marvelous hidden gem in Porto. If you appreciate churches, you can't miss this one. The outside is so humble you will be surprised...
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Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de DezembroThis is a marvelous hidden gem in Porto. If you appreciate churches, you can't miss this one. The outside is so humble you will be surprised...
Essentials
Typical fresh food market, also souvenir stalls, and small restaurants. Nice area to have breakfast (cafeterias and cake shops). It needs renovating which is under the planning stage.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaTypical fresh food market, also souvenir stalls, and small restaurants. Nice area to have breakfast (cafeterias and cake shops). It needs renovating which is under the planning stage.
Arts & Culture
This bookstore is a work of art, with it's beautifully carved wooded bookshelves, walls and amazing staircase. It has a beautiful stain glass ceiling that gives the store a beautiful glow.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasThis bookstore is a work of art, with it's beautifully carved wooded bookshelves, walls and amazing staircase. It has a beautiful stain glass ceiling that gives the store a beautiful glow.
The architecture of the museum building is amazing and the garden area is really fascinating to walk by and to be surprised by mixed art pieces.
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Stiftung Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe architecture of the museum building is amazing and the garden area is really fascinating to walk by and to be surprised by mixed art pieces.
One of the greatest portuguese sculpture artists gives name to this museum. Great to visit.
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Casa-Museu Teixeira Lopes
32 R. Teixeira LopesOne of the greatest portuguese sculpture artists gives name to this museum. Great to visit.
The Romantic Museum is located in a nice park where romantic towers are set in the an amazing landscape with several viewpoints overlooking the Douro river.
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Museu Romântico da Quinta da Macieirinha
220 R. de Entre-QuintasThe Romantic Museum is located in a nice park where romantic towers are set in the an amazing landscape with several viewpoints overlooking the Douro river.
Food Scene
The perfect place to end your visit in Porto. Find a table on the terrace on the 17th floor looking out over the city as the sun goes down and enjoy!
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Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
223 R. do BolhãoThe perfect place to end your visit in Porto. Find a table on the terrace on the 17th floor looking out over the city as the sun goes down and enjoy!
Historic café from the beginning of the 10th century. Very rich architecture. Its best if you stay inside as its the inside thats unique.
Just check it out but don't bother eating here, not worth it.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaHistoric café from the beginning of the 10th century. Very rich architecture. Its best if you stay inside as its the inside thats unique.
Just check it out but don't bother eating here, not worth it.
Excellent place with a fantastic view over Porto. The food is very good but it can be more expensive than the average.
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Barão Fladgate
250 Rua do ChoupeloExcellent place with a fantastic view over Porto. The food is very good but it can be more expensive than the average.
A very good restaurant to enjoy. There's a set menu at lunch and at night is a la carte. The waiters are very good and the quality of the food is good. Great value for your money.
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Quinta da Boeira
170 R. Teixeira LopesA very good restaurant to enjoy. There's a set menu at lunch and at night is a la carte. The waiters are very good and the quality of the food is good. Great value for your money.
Cafeína stands among the best restaurants in beautiful Porto. Located in the mythic "Foz do Douro", this branché restaurant occupies a historic house dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
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Cafeína
100 Rua do PadrãoCafeína stands among the best restaurants in beautiful Porto. Located in the mythic "Foz do Douro", this branché restaurant occupies a historic house dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
A busy restaurant with a good atmosphere and good value, tasty food. Very friendly and familar staff. A great place to meet the locals.
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Restaurante Pizzaria Casa da Foz
1150 R. do Padre Luís CabralA busy restaurant with a good atmosphere and good value, tasty food. Very friendly and familar staff. A great place to meet the locals.
Great location (near the sea), good atmosphere and the food with a fantastic home made flavor. The service is very friendly and present. At dinner you need a reservation.
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Cêpa Torta
843 Rua de GondarémGreat location (near the sea), good atmosphere and the food with a fantastic home made flavor. The service is very friendly and present. At dinner you need a reservation.
A visit to the wine cellars, a wine taste with its historical background, complemented with a Fado show and a nice restaurant.
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Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo LeiteA visit to the wine cellars, a wine taste with its historical background, complemented with a Fado show and a nice restaurant.
Shopping
Bombarda street and its surrounding streets have become Porto’s alternative area with its art galeries, design boutiques, stylists, and second hand and vintage shops.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaBombarda street and its surrounding streets have become Porto’s alternative area with its art galeries, design boutiques, stylists, and second hand and vintage shops.
El Corte Ingles is a major department store and a destination in itself, on the metro and well worth a visit whilst on holiday. This chain hands out maps at the airport. Great view and good value.
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El Corte Ingles de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaEl Corte Ingles is a major department store and a destination in itself, on the metro and well worth a visit whilst on holiday. This chain hands out maps at the airport. Great view and good value.
Once a dying local food market this place has been turned into a gourmet food court, with plenty of different little restaurants and wine bars that offer a fantastic choice of good food.
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Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoOnce a dying local food market this place has been turned into a gourmet food court, with plenty of different little restaurants and wine bars that offer a fantastic choice of good food.
A nice shopping mall, located on Santa Catarina Street, the obvious area for your shopping spree. Do not miss the top floor, where designers gave the store walls a flavour of Porto.
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Via Catarina Shopping
312 a Rua de Santa CatarinaA nice shopping mall, located on Santa Catarina Street, the obvious area for your shopping spree. Do not miss the top floor, where designers gave the store walls a flavour of Porto.