Guia Douro Golden Studio
Monuments
Located in an old part of the city, adjacento to several alleys and Typical streets, it is one of oldest monuments of Porto and Portugal . It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries . It combines several architectural styles: Romanesque style there is the façade and extremely Evangelistachapel illustrate the Gothic style.
The architect Nasoni made several modifications in the Baroque period , like the galileeof the lateral façade. From the baroque one must also highlightthe main altar , in silver . Already in the 19th Century , there is a sculture by Teixeira Lopes, in the Batismal Chapel , with deserves to be admired.
The Cathedral has 3 organs and fine acoustics, wich makes the concerts magical , particulary at night and by the candles , as in the Chritsmas seasoon. Find out about concert schedules and wich ones are free.
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Porto katedrala (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéLocated in an old part of the city, adjacento to several alleys and Typical streets, it is one of oldest monuments of Porto and Portugal . It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries . It combines several architectural styles: Romanesque style there is the façade and extremely Evangelistachapel illustrate the Gothic style.
The architect Nasoni made several modifications in the Baroque period , like the galileeof the lateral façade. From the baroque one must also highlightthe main altar , in silver . Already in the 19th Century , there is a sculture by Teixeira Lopes, in the Batismal Chapel , with deserves to be admired.
The Cathedral has 3 organs and fine acoustics, wich makes the concerts magical , particulary at night and by the candles , as in the Chritsmas seasoon. Find out about concert schedules and wich ones are free.
Located in the historical centre, it is one of the most emblematic places of Porto to host cultural, social and politrical events. Receptions, balls, weddings, dinners and fashion shows , among many other events , take place in this beautifull palace . It is also a Conference Center.
The places combines several architetural styles, such as neo-classoical, English neo-paladian or Tuscan architeture. Very famous in Moorish-influenced Arab Saloon, with plaster decorations and goal leaf on the wallsand columns, Arabic words, beautiful rose windows and tall-standing windows with wonderful stained glass. Also worth mentioning are the glassand cast iron of Pátio das Nações dome , as well as the frescoes from the libraryceiling or the crafted ceiling of the Golden Room.
Palácio de Cristal is a Porto Commercial Association prperty and headquarters. It is a part of Urban Wine Route. As such, it promotes events related to Wine. One can also purchase Port Wine , so characteristic from Porto. This 19th century project is neo- classic style and by Joaquim da Costa Lima. In a concern to promote inclusion, it is accessible, by the side door, to people with reduced mobility.
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Palacio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesLocated in the historical centre, it is one of the most emblematic places of Porto to host cultural, social and politrical events. Receptions, balls, weddings, dinners and fashion shows , among many other events , take place in this beautifull palace . It is also a Conference Center.
The places combines several architetural styles, such as neo-classoical, English neo-paladian or Tuscan architeture. Very famous in Moorish-influenced Arab Saloon, with plaster decorations and goal leaf on the wallsand columns, Arabic words, beautiful rose windows and tall-standing windows with wonderful stained glass. Also worth mentioning are the glassand cast iron of Pátio das Nações dome , as well as the frescoes from the libraryceiling or the crafted ceiling of the Golden Room.
Palácio de Cristal is a Porto Commercial Association prperty and headquarters. It is a part of Urban Wine Route. As such, it promotes events related to Wine. One can also purchase Port Wine , so characteristic from Porto. This 19th century project is neo- classic style and by Joaquim da Costa Lima. In a concern to promote inclusion, it is accessible, by the side door, to people with reduced mobility.
It is for brave , but worth it : after climbing the 240 steps up to 2 balconies, on top of the tower, you can enjoy a panoramis 360º viewsof the city and Douro River. So, find your rhythm, but do noot miss this ezx-libris. For those who have accessibility difficulties , there is a set of multi- sencory perception, wich simulates the experience and the feelings of those who climbs the tower, making this comprehensive and interactive space.
The complax consits os the churchil of Clergy, the house of the Brotherhoid and the tower of clerics. It is a boroque work of the century XVIII, design by architect Nasoni, who is buried in the church. It iss considered a National Monument since 1910.
The cgurch is in granite , stone typical of northernPOrtugal. It has a single nave and several rococo detail in the decor .The house of Brotherhoodis now a small museum , housing a collection Christus. . It gaves access to areas that were once private, like the Main hall . Is itb the link between church and the tower. The tower is 75 mts hight, comprimes 6 floorss . It has two bell towers , and since 1995 s carillon with 49 bells , one of the largest in Portugal , touching several hours. Can be visit until 23 h, ia a day and night viewing poin of the city.
Tips for those on the towe:
1- Take warm clothes as there are open windows
2- if you are on the top of the tower when bells ring, get ready for a very high -pitched sound- it´s nice to hear the bells being here below, before or afterv climbing
3- the stairs are narrow and a rise while others fall. Be caredful, especially when transporting children on your body
4- if you like to shoot or be photographed, enjoy. The views are fantastic
5- Since the tower has several floors, you can get some rest while visit.
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Klasična kula
Rua de São Filipe de NeryIt is for brave , but worth it : after climbing the 240 steps up to 2 balconies, on top of the tower, you can enjoy a panoramis 360º viewsof the city and Douro River. So, find your rhythm, but do noot miss this ezx-libris. For those who have accessibility difficulties , there is a set of multi- sencory perception, wich simulates the experience and the feelings of those who climbs the tower, making this comprehensive and interactive space.
The complax consits os the churchil of Clergy, the house of the Brotherhoid and the tower of clerics. It is a boroque work of the century XVIII, design by architect Nasoni, who is buried in the church. It iss considered a National Monument since 1910.
The cgurch is in granite , stone typical of northernPOrtugal. It has a single nave and several rococo detail in the decor .The house of Brotherhoodis now a small museum , housing a collection Christus. . It gaves access to areas that were once private, like the Main hall . Is itb the link between church and the tower. The tower is 75 mts hight, comprimes 6 floorss . It has two bell towers , and since 1995 s carillon with 49 bells , one of the largest in Portugal , touching several hours. Can be visit until 23 h, ia a day and night viewing poin of the city.
Tips for those on the towe:
1- Take warm clothes as there are open windows
2- if you are on the top of the tower when bells ring, get ready for a very high -pitched sound- it´s nice to hear the bells being here below, before or afterv climbing
3- the stairs are narrow and a rise while others fall. Be caredful, especially when transporting children on your body
4- if you like to shoot or be photographed, enjoy. The views are fantastic
5- Since the tower has several floors, you can get some rest while visit.
Passeio turístico
On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto . It was located in Rua de Sta Catarina , a pedestrian wlakway for shoppinh and for the finest members of sociaty, then and now. The café enlightenedthe street with its Art Nauveau decoration, by architect João Queiroz.
Inside , the scent of leather upholstery and varnished wood is joined by magnificient vision of the plaster- decorated ceiling and the endless Flemish mirrors , is an snsemble that marvels all senses.
The café had honors and awards and received a distinct visitor , the pilot aviator, and later admiral Gago Coutinho .
The glamorous culture elite from Paris was a reference for Portugueses culturein those days. Hence the new name - Majestic- filled with all charm of " la Belle Èpoque"
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaOn the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto . It was located in Rua de Sta Catarina , a pedestrian wlakway for shoppinh and for the finest members of sociaty, then and now. The café enlightenedthe street with its Art Nauveau decoration, by architect João Queiroz.
Inside , the scent of leather upholstery and varnished wood is joined by magnificient vision of the plaster- decorated ceiling and the endless Flemish mirrors , is an snsemble that marvels all senses.
The café had honors and awards and received a distinct visitor , the pilot aviator, and later admiral Gago Coutinho .
The glamorous culture elite from Paris was a reference for Portugueses culturein those days. Hence the new name - Majestic- filled with all charm of " la Belle Èpoque"
Cena gastronómica
The restaurant " Abadia do Porto" is one of the oldest in the center of the Porto, having eraned a reputation of almost 80 years in the making of traditional Portuguese dishes.
Cod , rasted kid, grilled octopus, esparregado, and the obligatorie tripe Oporto style are the strong points of a menu wich offers an assorted wine list and still dds the opportunity to do some Porto wine tasting.
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Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoThe restaurant " Abadia do Porto" is one of the oldest in the center of the Porto, having eraned a reputation of almost 80 years in the making of traditional Portuguese dishes.
Cod , rasted kid, grilled octopus, esparregado, and the obligatorie tripe Oporto style are the strong points of a menu wich offers an assorted wine list and still dds the opportunity to do some Porto wine tasting.