
Museums
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Futebol Clube do Porto and Museum
Oporto, the second-largest city in Portugal, is renowned for its rich history, its historic architecture and Port Wine industry, achieving the UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996. It is also home to FC Porto, a prominent football club founded on September 28th, 1893, by António Nicolau d'Almeida. The club began playing at Campo do Prado and later moved to Estádio das Antas in the 1950s, with the modern Estádio do Dragão opening for Euro 2004. Under leaders like Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa and José Maria Pedroto, FC Porto gained international acclaim. Visitors to Oporto can explore the club's extensive history at its museum, inaugurated in 2013, showcasing over 300 trophies and notable artefacts.
July 18, 2024
Posted in:Places & Landmarks, Porto,

Fundação de Serralves (Serralves Foundation)
The Serralves Foundation, or Fundação Serralves, is a prestigious cultural institution in northern Portugal renowned for its contributions to art and landscape. The Foundation encompasses several notable sites: the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Deco House, the Manoel de Oliveira Cinema House, and Serralves Park, which includes an 18-hectare area with a Treetop Walk offering panoramic views.
July 10, 2024
Posted in:Places & Landmarks, Porto,

The Best Free Experiences in Porto
Let’s get to know this city a bit more, and what better way than to travel back in time, from its centuries-old history to modern times? To understand the city’s history over these centuries, there’s nothing better than to visit its churches. To fully grasp this scope, there are more than 180 churches scattered throughout…
April 2, 2024
Posted in:Travel Tips & Transportation, Porto,

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso: A Pioneer of Modern Art in Portugal
Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, born in Amarante, in the town of Manhufe, in November 1887, is today recognized as one of the most prominent avant-garde artists of the early 20th century. His legacy is intertwined with movements such as Cubism, Futurism, and Expressionism, reaching, at many points, and in a sustained way, a level that is…
March 19, 2024
Posted in:People & Tradition, North of Portugal,

What to Do on a Rainy Day in Porto
The city of Porto, increasingly known and promoted worldwide, invites visitors to explore its cultural activities regardless of the season. Even on rainy days, there are numerous options to enjoy the city’s offerings, from gastronomic experiences to cultural activities and various transportation modes. With the advantage of its compact size, Porto facilitates easy movement between…
February 15, 2024
Posted in:Travel Tips & Transportation, Porto,

WOW – World of Wine
In the old warehouses of Croft and Taylor in Vila Nova de Gaia, an avant-garde, innovative, and museum-like space was created, giving birth to the World of Wine, more commonly known as WOW. Angel’s Share Wine Bar Located in the buildings of the old cellars originally used for storing and bottling Port wine, the panoramic…
December 1, 2023
Posted in:Places & Landmarks, Food & Wine, Porto,