It's challenging to list all the fascinating places in Porto, so we've put together a ranking of the most frequently visited attractions:
Begin your exploration of the city here. Porto's Historical Center was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996. A highlight of the center is the Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa) - in the 18th century, it served as the stock exchange. However, you can only enter it through guided tours, and it's closed on holidays.
Porto's primary pedestrian street. Stretching for 1.5 km, every inch of it is packed with a remarkable array of fashion and footwear stores, restaurants and cafes, gourmet food shops, tattoo parlors, and Art Nouveau buildings. One of the most renowned landmarks here is the iconic Majestic Cafe.
An ancient coastal area with a medieval atmosphere. It's known for the iconic Luís I Bridge, linking Porto with the suburb of Vila Nova di Gaia. Notable attractions in this Porto neighborhood include the Ribeira Cube sculpture and the statue of John the Baptist, created by the sculptor João Cutileiro.
In 2005, Porto gained another attraction - the Casa da Música (House of Music). It hosts national and international music events, including free concerts and tours.
Built of granite, steel, and glass in the mid-19th century. The grounds include several old estates, 8 hectares of picturesque gardens, exquisite fountains, a pond with ducks and swans, and a café with a terrace.
And, of course, a map of Porto with sights would be incomplete without the so-called Arts Quarter, a neighborhood near the Crystal Palace known for its art galleries, as well as the Clérigos Tower, the tallest in Portugal.
