1ª Avenida: Seven Floors of Art and Culture

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1ª Avenida (First Avenue) is the name of the art’s space in Porto. Located in Aliados Avenue, it is a seven stories building, with over 4.500m2 and more than 50 rooms. This place, recently opened, looks for being the home of cultural agents of the city and of new talents on the different artistic subjects. It wants to assert itself as a contemporary, animations and creativity showcase.

Enjoy the famous meal "francezinha"

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It is in Café Novo (or New Cafe) that you can find one of the cheapest francesinhas in Porto.

S. João 2013

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Video: Gustavo Carreiro e Hugo Raposo

The tradition is repeated every year. S. Joao in Porto, is a folk popular party that marks the birth of Saint John the Baptist, and takes place for a month, between May 30 and June 30.

This Summer, Culture is back in town

Video: visitporto | Oportonity to discover 2012

Summer is coming and Porto has unforgettable cultural activities lined up for you!
Visitporto.travel has prepared a great sneak-peek(2012) that will keep you dying to be a part of these events! Keep in touch for more updates. :D

O verão está a chegar e o Porto tem inesquecíveis atividades culturais programadas para ti!

O visitporto.travel, portal oficial do Turismo do Porto, preparou este video (2012) que te dará imensa vontade de fazer parte destes eventos! Não te esqueças de ficar atento para mais atualizações. :D

Miguel Bombarda - A Street filled with Art

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If you like culture a visit to Rua Miguel Bombarda is essential. This artery expands for 650 metres, between Rua de Cedofeita and Rua da Boa Nova. It is the ideal place to see the more modern side of Porto.

Chocolate Break

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Chocolate store "Chocolataria das Flores" promises to make your visit to Porto even sweeter.

Preparation for the nights in Queimódromo

Cremosi: one name, two shops, lots of tastyness

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The warm weather is comming and the urge to eat a nice ice cream increases.

That's why we're going to tell you about Cremosi. 

More than a Tea Storehouse

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Located in Porto’s downtown main area, “Armazém do Chá” (Tea Storehouse)

is set in a 19th century building. Once, that space used to be a roasting factory,

therefore some of the elements from the old facilities were recovered, giving it a

very unique style.

Wanna take a bite?

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Pipa Velha is one of the oldest bars in Porto, open for business since 1981 in the heart of the city’s Downtown area. It is also a snack bar.

A Sunday Stroll in Serralves

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One of the most atractive tourist places in Porto is the Serralves Museum and its amazing gardens.

Caipicompany: A piece of Brazil right here in Porto

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If you like to relax with the sound of the waves in the background while drinking something fresh, this bar is for you.

Oporto Invictus Hostel

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Oporto Invictus Hostel is set in an old and characteristic building of Porto, fully renovated, and it offers the confort and cosiness of your own home. Besides, the building is environmentally friendly because it is solar powered. It is located downtown, near several points of interest, Oporto Invictus Hostel's rooms were named after Porto's tourist attractions and are decorated with different paintings.

Have you ever tried Port Wine?

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If you haven't, Porto com Arte is an ideal place to do it. The place combines a confortable, pleasant, exquisite atmosphere with specialized staff and attractive prices.

A House of culture and one of the symbols of the city

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Casa da Musica (House of Music) is the main Concert Hall in Porto, Portugal.

It was designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhass, as part of the 2001 Porto, European Capital of Culture, however its construction was  only finalized in 2005, immediately becoming one of the city’s icons.

Pilot Hostel

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The Pilot Hostel is a great place to stay during your visit to Porto. It has a modern design and feautures, with LED lighting making a statement all around the hostel. The beds are located in dorm rooms or simple rooms and all bathrooms are shared. Every dorm room guest has his own locker, bath towel and breakfast included.

The Artists' Bar

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Today we will be telling you more about Bar dos Artistas (The Artists' Bar), in one of the most highlighted places of Porto: Casa da Musica.

V5, one of the Porto's night engine

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V5 is a vintage bar in Porto. A classic portuguese motorcycle in the main room gives it its name. The place is some sort of eclectic music club with live performances and djs. It is also a cozy place with couches, armchairs, burners and black and white photos. There you can find a lot of different people with different ages.

A visit to Dragon Stadium (F.C. Porto home) with some of its history

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A little of F.C.P. history

The biggest sports club in Porto is the Futebol Clube do Porto. If you are a football fan you have probably heard of it.

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The “Dragons”, as they are also called, have an enviable history and are the pride and joy of this city. It is the team that earned with more titles in portuguese history and it has also played a huge part in foreign competitions. FCP has already won two Campion’s Leagues (the biggest european competition), two UEFA Europa Leagues, two Intercontinental Cups and one Super Cup.

S. Roque Park: enjoy some peaceful moments

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The S. Roque Park is one of the most pleasant places in Porto. It truly is a peace of heaven inside the city. The predominance of evergreens and camellias trees make this place beautiful through out the year.