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Porto is the second largest city of Portugal. Porto is also known as Oporto, especially by tourists. It is located in the Porto municipality, Porto district, Grande Porto subregion, Norte region. It has an area of 150 square miles and a population of about 240,000 residents. The city was settled in the 3rd century and ranked as a municipality in the 9th century. The patron saint of Porto is Nossa Senhora da Vandoma, but the municipal day is June 24, when the day of Sao Joao is celebrated in town. If you want to see Porto, check out the guide bellow.

Top Attractions within Porto

Porto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the old city center of Porto. The construction of it started in the 12th century, bu the building was completed just in the 18th century, after many modifications. It was raised in a Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque style and today is one of the most important points of interest of the town.

Palacio da Bolsa or The Stock Exchance Palace is a part of Henrique Square of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded in the 13th century, but it was destroyed and rebuilt after the original plans in the 10th century with the help of architect Joaquim da Costa Lima Junior.

O Paparico is a charming restaurant of Porto, located at 2343 Rua de Costa Cabral. It has a menu based on both Portuguese and European cuisine. The food offered in this establishment is excellent, making it one of the most popular restaurants of the city.

Wine Quay Bar is another hot spot of Porto. It is a wine bar where you can try the best drinks of the region and serve delicious tapas. For a late night out in Porto, this is one of the best attractions to visit. You can find it at 111-112 Muro dos Bacalhoeiros.