Guidebook for Porto

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Guidebook for Porto

Food Scene

Firstly it is really cheap to eat here. Beside that the food is so tasty and freshly prepared. It is hard to recommend something, because everything is very good.
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O Buraco
95 R. do Bolhão
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Firstly it is really cheap to eat here. Beside that the food is so tasty and freshly prepared. It is hard to recommend something, because everything is very good.
Close to the house and they have a very nice Francesinha, beside other several portuguese typical plates.
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Ginjal
726 R. do Bonjardim
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Close to the house and they have a very nice Francesinha, beside other several portuguese typical plates.
A Grocerie where you can eat for less than 10 euros. I reccomend the mix of bread with asparagus and smoked sausage.
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Nabos da Púcara
40 Rua da Picaria
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A Grocerie where you can eat for less than 10 euros. I reccomend the mix of bread with asparagus and smoked sausage.
Where you can eat for less than 10 euros. Try the roast pork with local cheese sandwich which is undeniably delicious. You'll have to wait in line for a while but it moves quickly. You order drinks, sandwiches, cheese, dessert, pay and will be given a number. Ask how to say that number in Portugese as they will call out your number when your order is ready. The local white creamy cheese with spiced pumpkin jam was the best I've ever tasted.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos Poveiros
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Where you can eat for less than 10 euros. Try the roast pork with local cheese sandwich which is undeniably delicious. You'll have to wait in line for a while but it moves quickly. You order drinks, sandwiches, cheese, dessert, pay and will be given a number. Ask how to say that number in Portugese as they will call out your number when your order is ready. The local white creamy cheese with spiced pumpkin jam was the best I've ever tasted.
Where you can eat for less than 10 euros. I recommend the chicken soup and the Ferreira stake.
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Restaurante Casa Ferreira
248 Rua do Breiner
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Where you can eat for less than 10 euros. I recommend the chicken soup and the Ferreira stake.
A famous place to eat Francesinhas.
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Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos Manuel
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A famous place to eat Francesinhas.
One of the best places to eat a Francesinha.
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CUFRA
2504 Av. da Boavista
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One of the best places to eat a Francesinha.
One of the best restaurants to have a Francesinha.
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Restaurante Capa Negra II
191 Rua do Campo Alegre
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One of the best restaurants to have a Francesinha.
Working as fado restaurant since 1968, and presenting fado performances from wednesday to saturday. Portuguese food.
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Casa da Mariquinhas
25 R. de São Sebastião
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Working as fado restaurant since 1968, and presenting fado performances from wednesday to saturday. Portuguese food.
Fado restaurant. It is settled in a building from the fourteenth century, rustically decorated. Special mention goes to the bronze portraits of recognized "fado" singers.
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Mal Cozinhado
13 R. do Outeirinho
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Fado restaurant. It is settled in a building from the fourteenth century, rustically decorated. Special mention goes to the bronze portraits of recognized "fado" singers.
Typical restaurant serving regional cuisine, and where you can appreciate the traditional "fado".
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O Fado
16 Largo São João Novo
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Typical restaurant serving regional cuisine, and where you can appreciate the traditional "fado".
What makes food experience unique at the Bom Sucesso Market is the fact that you can “compose” your own dish as you go, buying different products from the existing food stalls.
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Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom Sucesso
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What makes food experience unique at the Bom Sucesso Market is the fact that you can “compose” your own dish as you go, buying different products from the existing food stalls.
Portuguese cuisine
Trinkas
26 R. de Sá de Noronha
Portuguese cuisine
Sandwich of roasted suckling pig.
O Reco da Baixa
39 R. de Avis
Sandwich of roasted suckling pig.
portuguese cuisine
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Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto
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portuguese cuisine
portuguese cuisine and next to the house.
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Churrasqueira Paraiso
248 Rua do Paraíso
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portuguese cuisine and next to the house.
Portuguese cuisine and it is open from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.
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PAJÚ
309 R. de Faria Guimarães
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Portuguese cuisine and it is open from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Coffee and tea rooms
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O Pretinho do Japão
496A R. do Bonjardim
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Coffee and tea rooms
They have the best scones with jam.
Grande Hotel do Porto
197 Rua de Santa Catarina
They have the best scones with jam.
Coffee and tea rooms. It's a very cool place to have a tea.
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Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel Bombarda
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Coffee and tea rooms. It's a very cool place to have a tea.
Coffee and tea rooms
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Traveller, Food&Drink Journey - Passos Manuel
165 R. de Passos Manuel
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Coffee and tea rooms
Coffee and tea rooms
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Moustache
104 Praça de Carlos Alberto
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Coffee and tea rooms
Try the famous éclaires.
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
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Try the famous éclaires.
Coffee and tea rooms
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Miss Pavlova
43 Rua do Almada
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Coffee and tea rooms
Best icecreams
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Santini
16 Largo dos Lóios
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Best icecreams
Snag a table on the terrace for breakfast or snacks such as pasteis de Chaves (puff-pastry pies filled with minced veal and parsley), cornbread topped with bacon and cheese, and pastries.
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Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
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Snag a table on the terrace for breakfast or snacks such as pasteis de Chaves (puff-pastry pies filled with minced veal and parsley), cornbread topped with bacon and cheese, and pastries.
World famous chef Anthony Bourdain was in Porto in February of 2017, to film an episode of his popular CNN TV show ‘Parts Unknown. His trip to Porto saw him tasting several traditional dishes, such as ‘Tripas à Moda do Porto’ (Porto-style tripe) at A Cozinha do Martinho restaurant.
Restaurante A Cozinha Do Martinho, Lda.
2598 Rua de Costa Cabral
World famous chef Anthony Bourdain was in Porto in February of 2017, to film an episode of his popular CNN TV show ‘Parts Unknown. His trip to Porto saw him tasting several traditional dishes, such as ‘Tripas à Moda do Porto’ (Porto-style tripe) at A Cozinha do Martinho restaurant.
World famous chef Anthony Bourdain was in Porto in February of 2017, to film an episode of his popular CNN TV show ‘Parts Unknown. His trip to Porto saw him tasting delicious Spicy Hotdogs in Porto at Gazela Snack-bar.
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Gazela Cachorrinhos da Batalha
4 Rua de Entreparedes
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World famous chef Anthony Bourdain was in Porto in February of 2017, to film an episode of his popular CNN TV show ‘Parts Unknown. His trip to Porto saw him tasting delicious Spicy Hotdogs in Porto at Gazela Snack-bar.

Sightseeing

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Palácio da Bolsa
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
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Oporto's iconic bridge opened in 1886, when it held the record for the longest iron arch in the world. Today the metro crosses the upper level, while the lower level is used by cars and pedestrians to cross the river between the center of Oporto and the spectacular city views and port wine warehouses of the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia.
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Luís I-brug
Ponte Luís I
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Oporto's iconic bridge opened in 1886, when it held the record for the longest iron arch in the world. Today the metro crosses the upper level, while the lower level is used by cars and pedestrians to cross the river between the center of Oporto and the spectacular city views and port wine warehouses of the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Porto’s Cathedral, the Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. In fact, Morro da Sé is the oldest district in Porto. Its characteristic neighborhood and its residents are the most genuine part of the city.
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Porto-kathedraal (Se-kathedraal)
Terreiro da Sé
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Porto’s Cathedral, the Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. In fact, Morro da Sé is the oldest district in Porto. Its characteristic neighborhood and its residents are the most genuine part of the city.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. Formosa
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The Church of São Francisco do Porto is a fine example of Gothic architecture in the city. This little gem started being built in the 13th century, but suffered several delays and accidents on the way. Only in 1383 the works definitely progressed. It was completed in 1410, under the patronage of King John I.
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Monument Kerk van Sint Franciscus
Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
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The Church of São Francisco do Porto is a fine example of Gothic architecture in the city. This little gem started being built in the 13th century, but suffered several delays and accidents on the way. Only in 1383 the works definitely progressed. It was completed in 1410, under the patronage of King John I.
Located in downtown Porto, the Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest houses. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible. If you look closely, you’ll find Carmo Church (on the right) and Carmelitas Church (on the left).
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Igreja do Carmo
Rua do Carmo
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Located in downtown Porto, the Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest houses. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible. If you look closely, you’ll find Carmo Church (on the right) and Carmelitas Church (on the left).
One amazing point to admire the mesmerizing view of Porto.
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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Largo Aviz
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One amazing point to admire the mesmerizing view of Porto.
The Church of Santa Clara dates back to the early 15th century when it was constructed alongside the Santa Clara Convent. Smaller than its huge baroque rival, it is no less sophisticated for its impressive architecture and refined wood and gilded finishes.
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Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de Dezembro
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The Church of Santa Clara dates back to the early 15th century when it was constructed alongside the Santa Clara Convent. Smaller than its huge baroque rival, it is no less sophisticated for its impressive architecture and refined wood and gilded finishes.
These distinctive blue and white panels depict a series of scenes from Porto everyday life and history, from King Joao I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster standing by the cathedral in 1387 and Prince Henry the Navigator conquering Ceuta in Morocco, to a representation of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez and the meeting of the Knight Egas Moniz and Alfonso VII of Leon in the 12th century.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
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These distinctive blue and white panels depict a series of scenes from Porto everyday life and history, from King Joao I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster standing by the cathedral in 1387 and Prince Henry the Navigator conquering Ceuta in Morocco, to a representation of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez and the meeting of the Knight Egas Moniz and Alfonso VII of Leon in the 12th century.
The Funicular dos Guindais is perhaps the most notable method of transport in Porto, Portugal, and is as much of an attraction in its own right as it is a means of travelling from one part of the city to another.
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Funicular dos Guindais
314 R. da Ribeira Negra
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The Funicular dos Guindais is perhaps the most notable method of transport in Porto, Portugal, and is as much of an attraction in its own right as it is a means of travelling from one part of the city to another.
If you love to go up or down using stairs this is the perfect neighbourhood to reach Ribeira.
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Escada dos Guindais
Escada dos Guindais
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If you love to go up or down using stairs this is the perfect neighbourhood to reach Ribeira.
It is often said of Porto, Portugal that the city is something of a living, breathing museum in its own right, and there is no area to which this applies more than that of the Cais da Ribeira. Ribeira literally means riverfront, and the name Cais da Ribeira refers to the district’s position right on the banks of the Douro River.
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Cais da Ribeira
Cais da Ribeira
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It is often said of Porto, Portugal that the city is something of a living, breathing museum in its own right, and there is no area to which this applies more than that of the Cais da Ribeira. Ribeira literally means riverfront, and the name Cais da Ribeira refers to the district’s position right on the banks of the Douro River.

Parks & Nature

The view from this spot is mesmerizing.
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Jardim do Morro station
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The view from this spot is mesmerizing.
A big garden in the middle of the city, with a very nice view along the river and perfect if you love the contact with nature.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel II
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A big garden in the middle of the city, with a very nice view along the river and perfect if you love the contact with nature.
If you like to go for a long walk and is next to the beach.
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
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If you like to go for a long walk and is next to the beach.
Side by side you have another city next to Porto called Matosinhos whith a very nice beach.
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Matosinhos Sul station
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Side by side you have another city next to Porto called Matosinhos whith a very nice beach.

Arts & Culture

"The Serralves Museum is the foremost museum for contemporary art in Portugal, uniquely sited in the grounds of the Serralves Estate, which also comprises a Park and a Villa. Through its collection, temporary exhibitions, performance, education and public programmes, publishing initiatives, and national and international collaborations, the Museum fosters the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. Introducing the work of the most important artists working today to diverse publics, strengthening ties with the local community, and encouraging reflection on the relationship between art and the environment that is intrinsic to the context of Serralves."
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de Castro
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"The Serralves Museum is the foremost museum for contemporary art in Portugal, uniquely sited in the grounds of the Serralves Estate, which also comprises a Park and a Villa. Through its collection, temporary exhibitions, performance, education and public programmes, publishing initiatives, and national and international collaborations, the Museum fosters the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. Introducing the work of the most important artists working today to diverse publics, strengthening ties with the local community, and encouraging reflection on the relationship between art and the environment that is intrinsic to the context of Serralves."
Open since 1906, Livraria Lello has housed men of arts and letters, has been the inspiration for acclaimed authors, a place for social gatherings, performances and a serene library for many of Invicta’s avid readers. Today it receives thousands of visitors from around the world, who everyday enter our doors to visit this neo-Gothic gem from the beginning of the twentieth century.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas
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Open since 1906, Livraria Lello has housed men of arts and letters, has been the inspiration for acclaimed authors, a place for social gatherings, performances and a serene library for many of Invicta’s avid readers. Today it receives thousands of visitors from around the world, who everyday enter our doors to visit this neo-Gothic gem from the beginning of the twentieth century.
Porto art district
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
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Porto art district
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Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel II
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'Casa da Guitarra' is a musical instruments shop dedicated to stringed instruments for traditional music. 'Casa da Guitarra' organises concerts of traditional Portuguese music, particularly Fado, exhibitions, music classes and workshops.
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House Guitar
49 Av. Vimara Peres
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'Casa da Guitarra' is a musical instruments shop dedicated to stringed instruments for traditional music. 'Casa da Guitarra' organises concerts of traditional Portuguese music, particularly Fado, exhibitions, music classes and workshops.
Building designed by Dutchman Rem Koolhaas.
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Casa da Música
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Building designed by Dutchman Rem Koolhaas.
The history of the theatre begins in 1794, when the main authority of Porto, Francisco de Almada e Mendonça, encharged Italian architect Vicente Mazzoneschi with the project for an opera house. The original theatre was built between 1796 and 1798 and was named São João in honour of Prince-regent João, later crowned king as John VI of Portugal. The interior of the theatre was similar to São Carlos Theatre of Lisbon, built a little earlier.
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São João National Theater
Praça da Batalha
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The history of the theatre begins in 1794, when the main authority of Porto, Francisco de Almada e Mendonça, encharged Italian architect Vicente Mazzoneschi with the project for an opera house. The original theatre was built between 1796 and 1798 and was named São João in honour of Prince-regent João, later crowned king as John VI of Portugal. The interior of the theatre was similar to São Carlos Theatre of Lisbon, built a little earlier.

Drinks & Nightlife

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Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. Silveira
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Candelabro
3 Rua da Conceição
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das Oliveiras
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The Gin Club
70 R. de Cândido dos Reis
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Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de Paris
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Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
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Radio Bar
175 Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre
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Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos Reis
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Tendinha dos Clerigos
80 R. do Conde de Vizela
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Book House
85 R. da Galeria de Paris
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Destilaria

Shopping

A famous street full of stores and a shopping mall.
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa Catarina
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A famous street full of stores and a shopping mall.
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NorteShopping
Rua Sara Afonso
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El Corte Inglés de Gaia
1435 Av. da República
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Rua de Cedofeita
Rua de Cedofeita
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Portuguese produtcs (wine, food, ...)
Sabores Monasticos
7 R. de Faria Guimarães
Portuguese produtcs (wine, food, ...)
Portuguese gourmet products (wine, chocolats, tea, ...)
Terroir Gourmet
22 Rua da Boavista
Portuguese gourmet products (wine, chocolats, tea, ...)
Every saturday this flea market happens from 12:00-19:00 Well, it certainly isn’t as large as the Portobello, but the weather is so much better for sure! Even though the number of sellers isn’t that big here either, their offer is pretty varied and of good quality. You can find old vinyl LP records (mp3… what is that?); traditional Portuguese toys (my favourites), both newly made and really old ones, mostly made of wood or tin; some Portuguese antiques; handicraft; handmade soaps; books and magazines; or organic and homemade food (cakes, desserts, jams, …) among others. Just pick one from each seller and you’ll have a lot of Porto to take home!
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Praça de Carlos Alberto
Praça de Carlos Alberto
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Every saturday this flea market happens from 12:00-19:00 Well, it certainly isn’t as large as the Portobello, but the weather is so much better for sure! Even though the number of sellers isn’t that big here either, their offer is pretty varied and of good quality. You can find old vinyl LP records (mp3… what is that?); traditional Portuguese toys (my favourites), both newly made and really old ones, mostly made of wood or tin; some Portuguese antiques; handicraft; handmade soaps; books and magazines; or organic and homemade food (cakes, desserts, jams, …) among others. Just pick one from each seller and you’ll have a lot of Porto to take home!

Essentials

supermarket
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Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da Gama
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supermarket
Le Opazo - Atelier de Beleza
1073 R. do Bonjardim
private hospital
Hospital de Santa Maria - Porto
906 Rua de Camões
private hospital
public hospital
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Hospital de Santo António
Hospital de Santo António
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public hospital
Police Station
PSP - CEDOFEITA 12ª Esquadra (Instalações Provisórias)
82 Rua do Paraíso
Police Station
Tourism Police Station
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Polícia: divisão de turismo
19 R. Clube dos Fenianos
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Tourism Police Station
Pharmacy
Farmácia Oriental Lda
727 R. do Bonjardim
Pharmacy
Pharmacy open 24h
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Farmácia Barreiros
12 Rua de Serpa Pinto
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Pharmacy open 24h