Best Things To Do in Porto, Portugal

Tourist Attractions in Porto

Here is the list of things to do in Porto and tourist attractions in city.

1. Rail Station Sao Bento

   4.7 (2709 Votes)
   

   Trail, Historical Site, Architecture , Monastery

   Rail Station Sao Bento is one of the most beautiful stations in the world. It was built in the early 1900s. It was built on the site of a 16th century Benedictine monastery ‘Sao Bento do Ave Maria’ which also lent its name to the station. King Carlos I initiated the construction of this station. The beauty of the Sao Bento station lies in its heavily detailed French architecture and...Read more

2. Zona Ribeirinha

   

   Bar, River, Bridge, Food And Drinks

   Zona Ribeirinha has something to match the taste and mood of all its visitors. Think of it as the Venice of Portugal. Porto truly comes alive on this bustling river side on the banks of Duoro. It also has a variety of outdoor cafes, restaurants and bars. This is a great place for some eponymous port wine as well as a wide range of cocktails. The delicious food and drink options and the general ...Read more

3. Majestic Cafe

   4.1 (1962 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Cafe, Leisure

   The best known cafe in Porto, the Majestic Cafe, is not just popular for its choicest food and drink options but also for its elegant architecture. The gilded woodwork, chandeliers, paintings, and upholstery of Majestic Cafe can give any of Porto’s monuments a run for its money. The cafe opened in late 1929 and back then was called ‘Elite Cafe’. It soon became the favourite ha...Read more

4. Clerigos Tower

   4.5 (2437 Votes)
   

   View Point, Tower

   Clerigos Tower, the tall bell tower at Clerigos Church, dominates the skyline of Porto. At the time of its completion in 1763, it was the tallest structure in Portugal. This imposing masterpiece is the work of Nicolau Nasoni, an 18th century Italian architect whose stroke of genius can be found all around northern Portugal. He designed both the Clerigos Church and Tower in classic Baroque eleme...Read more

5. Palacio Da Bolsa

   4.5 (2439 Votes)
   

   Architecture , Unesco Site

   Palacio da Bolsa served as a stock exchange building in the 1800s. The Neoclassical style façade of the Palacio da Bolsa dates back to the 19th century. Even though the general structure of the palace was finished by 1850, ornate architectural details continued to be added till the early 20th century by different architects. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The &l...Read more

6. Porto Cathedral

   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

   Porto Cathedral is the city’s largest place of worship. It was built around the 12th century but significant renovations of the facade have taken place since then. And although the Cathedral is identified as a fine example of Romanesque design, it embodies an eclectic mix of Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. One of the most magnificent parts of the Porto Cathedral is the silve...Read more

7. Rua Santa Catarina

   

   Outdoors, Entertainment, Street Market, Shopping Center

   Visit Porto’s busiest shopping street. Rua Santa Catarina has been in existence since the 18th century and now has largely been converted into a pedestrian walkway. The street serves as a central shopping arena for big commercial outlets as well as local manufacturers. The street truly is your one stop destination for books, jewellery and every conceivable thing in between. Some of the o...Read more

8. Sao Francisco Church

   4.5 (2226 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Never judge a church by its exterior! Sao Francisco Church’s 14th century Gothic façade is an appealing but humble guise for the absolutely stunning interiors. The architectural elements seen inside are predominantly Baroque and Gothic. The church walls, roof and pillars are adorned with highly ornate and lavishly decorated natural and religious motifs that just cannot be missed. O...Read more

9. Serralves

   4 (861 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Entertainment, Performance, Exhibition

   Serralves is a beacon of contemporary art and architecture not just in Portugal but all over the world. Serralves is an institution consisting of a Contemporary Art museum, a park and an auditorium. All three spaces are devoted to generate public interest in contemporary art and are managed by the Serralves Foundation. Since its inception in 1999, the museum’s Art Deco and Modernist desig...Read more

10. Episcopal Palace Of Porto

    4.4 (2230 Votes)
    

    Historical Site, Palace, Architecture

    Episcopal Palace served as residence for the bishops of Porto until the 19th century. The original palace was constructed around 12th century and considerable additions and changes were made to the structure in the 18th century and thereafter. This rectangular palace is situated on a hill and is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque and rococo architecture in Porto. The first t...Read more

11. Funicular Dos Guindais

    4.6 (2047 Votes)
    

    View Point

    The original funicular was created in 1891 but had to soon be shut down after an accident. As Porto grew into a large city, the funicular railway was introduced in 2004 with a purpose of improving public transport. It runs from Batalha Square to the base of the Duoro River at Gaia. Funicular dos Guindais is a single track system and has 2 vehicles at its disposal. It is 281 m in length and trav...Read more

12. Livraria Lello

    4.2 (1372 Votes)
    

    Library, Educational Site

    If you have ever yearned for the library and staircases at Hogwarts, you would not dare to miss Livraria Lello at Porto. It is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and was recently classified as the third best bookstore in the world. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful bookstores on the planet. The library became a source of inspiration for J. K. Rowling who had spent a few year...Read more

13. Mercado Do Bolhao

    4.1 (1320 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, Market, Shopping Center

    When you find yourself immersed in the Bolhao shopping experience, it becomes hard to imagine that the place used to be a marshland not so long ago! You’ve seen the old and the new monuments of Porto. Now check out the vibrant and colourful Bolhao Market, Porto’s shopping destination. The neoclassical arch forms the grand emblem of the Bolhao Market that came into existence in 2006....Read more

14. Church Of Santa Clara

    

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    Although smaller than the Sao Francisco Church, the Church of Santa Clara puts up a stiff competition when it comes to architectural finesse and grandeur. The church dates back to the 15th century and received extensive beautification during the Renaissance in the 17th century. Today it is regarded as a Rococo and Baroque masterpiece. The Santa Clara Church is fairly austere on the outside. How...Read more

15. Soares Dos Reis National Museum

    4.3 (806 Votes)
    

    Museum, Educational Site, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    The Soares dos Reis National Museum is a picture of elegance and tremendous beauty – inside and out. The museum was founded in 1911 and happens to be Portugal’s first art museum. It is housed in the lavish Carrancas Palace and named after famous Portuguese sculptor Soares dos Reis.  The ‘Estado Novo’ (New State) of Portugal placed tremendous importance in preservat...Read more

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