7- Northern Portugal. 13-14th March 2018 (Porto)

Photos 13th March 2018 (Tuesday). Porto

This day I visited Vila Nova de Gaia... The historic centre of Porto and Gaia are very close and only separated by the Douro. There is much to do in Porto, but Gaia is not left out and offers many unique activities. With its quays lined with restaurants Gaia is a must for a trip to Porto, there are the best views of Porto, the most beautiful beaches, the must-see cellars of Porto and many other things!

Seagull

Invicta Ribeira Boat Hotel, a perfect accommodation in Porto which offers accommodation in União de Freguesias do Centro district of Porto. Invicta Ribeira Boat comprises of 40 rooms. The venue is just a 5-minute walking distance from D. Luis I Bridge. This hotel is 20 minutes’ walk from Porto city center

When it comes to the historic centre, Porto's terrain by the Douro River is rather steep. Bring comfortable shoes and be prepared for an urban hike... Don't miss this historic attraction while in Porto. Start from river level and hike the steps to the top, then walk across the bridge for spectacular views...

This stunning bridge can be crossed on foot, with trams 

on the top deck and by foot and vehicles on the bottom deck 

This bridge is the landmark which every tourist sees first in Porto

Modern electric trams crossing the Dom Luis bridge 

If you’re not afraid of heights – make sure you cross the bridge 

on the upper level – the view from the top of the bridge is amazing!

Bienal Gaia. 2ª Bienal Internacional de Arte Gaia 2017

Municipal Council of Vila Nova de Gaia

 

El Corte Inglés Shopping Centre with 6 underground floors and 8 above ground floors 

with a 116 000 m2 constrution area located in Vila Nova de Gaia

  

Top 25 attractions and things to do in Porto

Walking with Peety: The Dog Who Saved My Life (Eric O'Grey)

 

Jonathan Unleashed by Meg Rosoff 

A Dog's Purpose, a film directed by Lasse Hallström and written by W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes, and Wally Wolodarsky, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron

Scary Monsters, is the 14th studio album by David Bowie / 

Empty Sky is the debut studio album by Elton John, released in June 1969...

Rua Alvares Cabral, Alvares Cabral Street in Vila Nova de Gaia

I found this clothing store (Imperia) where I bought a coat, 

a sweatshirt, etc. Good, pretty and cheap... Good shopping

 

Jardim do Morro or Morro Garden

The best view of Porto is from here... The Garden of the Morro is located in parish of Santa Marinha, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Locatet at the foot of the Serra do Pilar, near the upper board of the Dom L. Bridge, it's a fantastic viewpoint for the historical area of Porto. Built in 1927, few changes were suffered over time until, in July 2017, it was completely rehabilitated

The cable car

 

The terminal station of the Gaia Cableway is actually a 

forested hill with great panoramic view of its surroundings

The Burmester´s Cellars located on the river Douro next to the bridge Luiz I, Gaia side

Ponte de Dom Luis I: Ponte de Luis bridge

Continente Supermarket, Alameda de Basílio Teles. I used to walk this beautiful boardwalk. In these pictures I'm with the supermarket's cat, he's always there 

Here the cat and a gorgeous Golden Retriever... Both so polite! :)

Climbing up the staircase

Sunsets are a really magical moment of the day, and in this lovely city are so special

Arrabida Bridge at night... Amazing and relaxing landscape view of the Porto city and Arrábida bridge with the lights reflections on the river water. Thank you Porto for these beautiful moments!

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Photos 14th March 2018 (Wednesday). Porto

Morning walks

📍Mercado Ferreira Borges R. da Bolsa 19

Mercado Ferreira Borges (Hard Club) is a red iron and glass building, built-in 1885, is considered one of the finest remaining examples of Europe’s iron period. Built to replace the old marketplace in Ribeira, curiously, it was never used as a market. Vendors in the old market decided they didn’t want to move and so the building never met its intended purpose. 

Throughout the years it has been used for all manner of purpose including a storage facility for military equipment, even a soup kitchen for the homeless.  

Narrowly dodging demolition in the ’70s to make room for a carpark, the building has again been repurposed. The iconic red building has been restored and transformed into the popular exhibition, events, and concert space – Hard Club. 

There is a terrace cafe at the front with views over Praça Ribeira and upstairs is home to microbrewery restaurant O Mercado

Statue of Prince Henry the Navigator

Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique Square with the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator

The Commercial Association of Porto (Associação Comercial do Porto)

The Stock Exchange Palace (Portuguese: Palácio da Bolsa) is a historical building built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association  in Neoclassical style. It's located in the Infante D. Henrique Square in the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Ferreira Borges Street

Rua de São João. Close to the Ribeira connecting the river to Rua dos Mercadores

Wine Shop Cabaz do Infante, 126 R. de São João

Praça Almeida Garret/Rua Mouzinho da Silveira corner... Here there is a Tourist Information Office. Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira is parallel to Rua das Flores. The street was named after José Xavier Mouzinho da Silveira, one of the most important political figures in the Liberal Revolution of 1820 that started in Porto

 In the background, the Douro River

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