It is a modern stadium that opened in 2003 and its capacity is 50,033 seats. Due to UEFA Euro 2004 being hosted by Portugal, Estadio do Dragao was built over Porto FC’s old stadium which was Estádio das Antas. It has hosted the 2019 UEFA Nations League Final and 2021 UEFA Champions League Final. Also, concerts have been hosted there. Take the tour of the stadium and visit, among other things, the Porto FC museum.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO ESTADIO JOSE ALVALADE
*** BUS: 33, 36, 70, 700, 801, 806
*** SUBWAY: A, B, E, F
PORTO: THE COLORFUL CITY OF PORTUGAL
It is the definition of an authentic Portuguese city with its lovely alleys and Portuguese azulejos creating a beautiful and colorful environment. The smell of wine and seafood, combined with the warmth of its inhabitants, ranks Porto as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, which motivates you to discover every corner of it. The city center has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +351
Nearest airports from city center: Porto Airport (15km), Vigo Airport (143km), Santiago de Compostela (244km), Coruna Airport (296km), Lisbon Airport (308km) and Faro Airport (464km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** DOM LUIS I BRIDGE (Ponte Luiz I, Porto)
This is the emblematic bridge of the city, which is the trademark. The two-story metal bridge dates from the end of the 19th century.
*** PALACIO DA BOLSA (Rua de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 Porto)
It is classified as a World Heritage Site! It was built in the 19th century by the city’s Chamber of Commerce on the ruins of the monastery of Saint Francis. It is the building with the most distinguished visitors, as Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers of foreign countries have been there.
*** IGREJA DE SAO FRANCISCO (Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 4050-297 Porto)
It was built in the 14th century and is of Gothic style. During the reign of Vasilia D. Fernando, its construction was decided and it took the place of a small church that belonged to the Franciscan monks. See the chapel dating from the 16th century and the gilded wood carvings.
*** SE CATEDRAL DO PORTO (Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto)
The Cathedral of Porto dates back to the 12th century and over the centuries the Gothic style cloister and the tomb of the Knight João Gordo were added to the Chapel of Saint John the Evangelist. It is an impressive temple that you should definitely visit.
*** MUSEU DE ARTE CONTEMPORANEA DE SERRALVES (Rua Dom João de Castro 210, 4150-417 Porto)
In this museum you can see a very large collection of contemporary art with national and local artists from the 1960s to the present day.
*** MUSEU DO CARRO ELECTRICO ( Alameda de Basílio Teles 51, 4050-127 Porto)
The first tram in Portugal appeared in 1872. See trams from the first half of the last century to the most modern ones.
*** CAVES CALEM (Avenida de Diogo Leite 344, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia)
Porto is famous for its wine. In these wine cellars you will have the opportunity to see the production history of the local wine and of course to taste it!
*** PRESS MUSEUM (Estrada Nacional 108, 206 Porto, Porto)
Opened in 1997. It has one of the largest collections in the world for the History of the Press, with old printing presses and everything related to the “tools” of journalists for tens of years.
*** CASA DE MUSICA (Avenida da Boavista 604-610, 4149-071 Porto)
It is an architectural marvel. It is one of the country’s top cultural venues and is well worth a visit inside. Of course, if you have found a ticket for a concert, then it would be the best choice to spend your hours in the city.
*** MUSEU NACJONAL DE SOARES DOS REIS (Rua de Dom Manuel II 44, 4050-522 Porto)
It was founded in 1883 as the first national museum of Portugal and here you will have the opportunity to enjoy Portuguese art. The arts of the sculptor Soares Dos Reis are in a prominent position.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Walk along the historic Cais da Ribeira and you will enjoy the city breeze.
*** A walk to the Lello Bookstore with the characteristic staircase will leave you speechless!
*** Don’t forget to visit the towering Clerigos Tower and take pictures.
*** The ornate 18th century railway station, São Bento Station deserves your attention.
*** If you like churches, then great options are Igreja do Carmo, Igreja de Santa Clara, Igreja dos Carmelitas, Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Misericórdia Church and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa.
*** The Museum worth visiting is Museu Militar do Porto and the Galeria da Biodiversidade – Centro Ciência Viva |
FOOD AND DRINK
Porto is the city of wine, but also of good food. Cod is the traditional food of Portugal and of course Porto could not be an exception. It is also worth trying the Alheira which is a delicious Portuguese sausage, the tripas à moda do Porto and the francesinha which is the typical sandwich of the city. Finally, try the Bolinhos de Bacalhau which are like cod cakes and the tarte de amêndoa or almond tart. Local wine is the best possible choice for accompaniment.
WHERE TO STAY
Τhere are hotels in the city center and every neighborhood of the city for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** If you are looking for an oasis of green, then you can walk to Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Fundação de Serralves, Parque da Cidade do Porto and Jardim Botânico do Porto.
*** Porto also has nice beaches for your swims or walks, such as Praia do Carneiro and Praia do Homem do Leme.
*** A good choice to pass the time is the Maia Zoo.
*** It would be a very beautiful experience if you took a cruise on the Douro river to see all the bridges of the city.
*** For your shopping go to Rua de Santa Catarina, Centro Comercial Via Catarina, Centro Comercial Via Catarina and Mercado Bom Sucesso. There is also the Vandoma Fleamarket.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by subway.
CITIES NEAR PORTO
Major cities close to Porto are Guimaraes (57km), Braga (57km), Aveiro (75km),Vigo (154km), Coimbra (136km) and Lisbon (313km)
