Porto
The city of Porto is the second largest city in Portugal is a fantastic destination that is beginning to be discovered by Europe. Porto is known to gave the name to Portugal for having being called Portus Cale (200 b.C.), coming later to become the capital of the Condado Portucalense, nowdays is popular as the “Capital of the North” or the “Cidade Invicta”. Internationally recognized for its wine and its historic center became that was cataloged as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Famous for keeping its traditions alive, the city of Porto maintains its stories, memories and its friendly people give it an unique character. Porto it’s a romantic city with hidden special places, small squares and gardens, traditional markets with authentic character. It is characterized by contrast with the contemporary and modern
The city also has several cultural spaces and magnificent architectural heritage in addition to the dynamic nature of the city has an unique human character.
The region is very rich gastronomically; the Francesinha and Tripas à moda do Porto are the most famous and typical dishes. Porto it is a romantic city with hidden special places, small squares and gardens, traditional markets with authentic character. It is characterized by contrast with the contemporary and modern.
Currently, Porto welcomes over a million tourists per year and has become a landmark destination for many tourists. In 2013, the city was elected by Lonely Planet as the best of the top10 holiday destinations in Europe.
