Adventurous Maite: 6- Northern Portugal. 11-12th March 2018 (Maia-Porto)

Photos 11th March 2018 (Sunday). Maia.

This day I visited Maia a friend... The proximity to the airport Sá Carneiro and Porto makes Maia a city of passersby (in the eyes of some) – passengers looking to rest during a one-day layover, visitors looking for hotels when Porto’s are fully booked, businessmen and businesswomen, sportsmen and sportswomen in town for a conference, an event, or a championship. But Maia is not just a city where you stay when Porto is crowded. Maia has a strong cultural identity that allows the city to stand as a destination on its own...

São Bento subway station

Araújo station

A gray and rainy day

We got off at the Fórum Maia metro stop...

Fórum da Maia

Designed by architect António Machado, Torre do Lidador is the fifth highest building in Portugal and truly stands in the center of it all as a beacon of work, progress, and dedication to the prosperity of Maia

Statue of Gonçalo Mendes da Maia

Raining again...

Inside the Forum I bought this book Até Amanhã, Camaradas by Manuel Tiago

PCP's political act

Jeronimo De Sousa speech

I was hearing the speech. I have PCP friends in Portugal

After this event I went with some Portuguese friends to Padaria do Ribeiro... One of the best bakeries in Maia.

Photos 12th March 2018 (Monday). Porto

Selfie with a Japanese friend...

Alfândega D'Ouro in Miragaia Street, one of the oldest areas of the city

Passeio das Virtudes

Passeio das Virtudes (roughly translated as “pathway of virtues”) is one of the best places in town to enjoy a sunny day with an astonishing view of the Douro River! On the right of the photo there is the Cafe El Reys, a picturesque Snack-Bar where you can also get some fast food. There are a cluster of cafe bars in this small square, all popular with locals and visitors. The square usually has some kind of street entertainer to watch whilst eating...

ÁRVORE – Cooperativa de Actividades Artísticas R. De Azevedo De Albuquerque 1. Árvore (“Tree”) is an artistic and cultural cooperative founded in 1963 by members of the artistic communities, now expanded to 1,400 members and in its current home since 1989 (the building is from 1763). There’s a shop, exhibition space, workshop spaces, offices, restaurant, and more...

Palácio da Justiça (Palace of Justice) is a justice authority, courthouse located at Campo Mártires da Pátria in Porto. A monumental building, near to Torre dos Clérigos and Jardim da Cordoaria. It was created by Raúl Rodrigues Lima and inaugurated in 1961.

This builging holds Porto's Appeal Court and it is a kind of modernism

informal museum, with sculptures and paintings by Portuguese artists

Torre dos Clerigos in the background

Statue of António Ferreira Gomes. He was a Portuguese Roman Catholic bishop, and is considered one of the most notable figures of Portuguese Catholic hierarchy in the 20th century. He was forced into a 10-year exile from Portugal due to his opposition to the fascist regime

Força Portugal Official Store, Rua dos Clérigos 80-82

Liberdade Square (Liberty or Freedom Square; Portuguese: Praça da Liberdade)

Ready for an afternoon of shopping. Let’s go shopping in Porto!

I went with NorteShopping: The best shopping center in Porto

I went to spend the afternoon at the mall

With 229 stores at your disposal, NorteShopping brings together

several nationally and internationally renowned brands

It looks modern and pleasant, with uniques features and an incredible variety of offer

Looking for a bargain... Primark store where I bought

some clothes and accessories. You can find here low prices and great deals...

A neat distraction for visitors are antique factory pieces from the beginning of the times of industrialisation. Dating back to the end of the 19th century when mass production was making baby steps. Some machines on display still work!

A wide variety of shops and entertainment is geared to make all family members happy

There is a large playground in the children’s corridor on the ground floor with Pik Nik service for family meals whilst the children enjoy themselves. Children’s meal chairs are available as well as low tables where they can eat or play games. For families with children up to age 3.

There are several rest areas with benches and couches where visitors can sit and rest or wait for someone who is shopping