Completed in 1739, this proto-Baroque style features a distinctive façade of azulejo tilework. Inside is a retable by the Italian artist Nicolau Nasoni
Also known as the Alfândega Velha (Old Customs House), this is the house which, in 1394, Prince Henry the Navigator was born in (or Infante D. Henrique as he was known locally).
The restored interior is now home to a museum with a diverse range of exhibitions chronicling both the life of Prince Henry the Navigator and the Discoveries along with Porto's role in this era of Portuguese history. Other topics covered include the Roman occupation during the 4th-5th centuries and the buildings life as a customs house and mint.
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Founded in 1833 this was Portugal's first national museum. Set in the Carrancas Palace the National Museum Soares dos Reis features one of the finest collections of Portuguese art in existence. This includes many works by the sculptor António Soares dos Reis, after whom the museum is named. The collections feature painting, sculpture, furniture, metalwork and ceramics from many of Portugal's most revered artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Also known as the National Museum of Modern Art, the Fundação de Serralves has an impressive permanent collection and regular exhibitions. The museum is set in the beautiful gardens of the Serralves park
The Linha do Douro runs for 200Km alongside the river Douro from the historic centre of Porto to Pocinho near the Spanish border. The locomotives are vintage steam and diesels making for an ideal pace to take in the stunning scenery
Porto's famous two storey Dom Luis bridge over the River Douro to Vila Nova de Gaia. On the hilltop behind is the Monastery of Serra do Pilar.
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A cruise ship on the River Douro near Peso da Regua. There are many such trips leaving Porto ranging in a few hours duration to a few days. ©Can Stock Photo Inc/phbcz
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The Linha do Douro runs for nearly 200Km alongside the river Douro from the historic station of São Bento in Porto to Pocinho near the Spanish border. The locomotives are all vintage steam and diesels making the pace perfect to take in the stunning scenery. ©Can Stock Photo Inc./phbcz
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Beautiful view of the mighty River Douro as it snakes its way between the vineyards that cling to its terraced banks. It is here that the world's supply of port originates from the great port houses such as Cockburn and Sandeman. The river is around 200Km long and runs all the way from Spain, flowing into the sea at Porto. ©Can Stock Photo Inc/phbcz
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The Crestuma / Lever Dam about 20Km up the river Douro from Porto. The dam was built in 1985 and it measures 470 metre in width