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Capela dos Alfaiates / Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agosto

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Largo de Entrada da Rua do Sol
4000-529, Porto

Porto

Built at the Escura Street it was later transferred to the spot it at nowadays. It started by being dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Assunção, whose festivity happens in August and of whom the tailors were especially devoted to. From this connection came out its popular name.

Igreja de São João da Foz do Douro

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Largo da Igreja da Foz, 107
4150-570, Porto

Porto

The São João Baptista Church has carved altars, a font and old elements of decorative art, sculpted and painted. This church was built in the middle of the XVII century. It is a large building with a consistent architecture. The altar deserves a careful look: the rich decoration, the tribune, the pelmets and the golden carving are examples of that.

Casa da Prelada

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Rua dos Castelos, 485
4250-118, Porto

Porto

The Prelada House, whose author is Nicolau Nasoni, consisting of three bodies united but with different heights in each tower. The balconies and windows are made of worked granite stone. It is a XVII century garden gate that gives access to the farm. There you’ll find imposing secular trees and a box labyrinth, a plant that offers a hard wood, also known as buxeiro and buxeira.

Palácio de São João Novo

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Largo de São João Novo
4050-554, Porto

Porto

The São João Novo Palace is a baroque style building from the XVIII century. The main front and the staircase which occupies the main area of the building stand out. The main gate is dominated by a large panelled arch, whose frames end with a pair of ornament.

Igreja de São Martinho de Lordelo

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Rua das Condominhas, 739
4000, Porto

Porto

Characteristic temple from the end of the XVIII century, covered with azulejos (tiles) on the exterior. The front is sided by two strong bell towers and ended by a high curved fronton. Inside, the carvings, the paintings, the sculptures and the main altar stand out.

Edifício do Restaurante Comercial

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Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, 77-79
4050-296, Porto

Porto

The old restaurant "commercial" was founded in 1894 with the goal of serving the area frequented by businessmen of the city. By this restaurant been lovers of good cuisine, including numerous celebrities in the world of letters, arts and politics.

Palácio do Freixo

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EN108
4300-316, Porto

Porto

Ex-libris of the Campanhã area and one of the Nicolau Nasoni’s important inheritances, the Freixo Palace was built in 1742. In this huge exemplar of the Portuguese Civil Baroque, the east front staircase and the Italian gardens stand out.

Casa de Serralves

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Rua de Serralves, 97
4150-708, Porto

Porto

Serralves is one of the best spots in Porto, whose splendour and green spaces charms everyone. Its importance has been growing for years, since art is now a part of the pleasant walks you may do while you visit. Modernity has a leading role in this scenery. There is a rural place to visit also: the Riba de Ave farm, former Conde de Vizela farm. The assortment includes the main house, annexed gardens, rural area and agricultural houses.

Edifício do Instituto do Vinho do Porto

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Rua Ferreira Borges, 27
4050-253, Porto

Porto

Built to be the Banco Comercial do Porto, in 1843, it was sold in 1935 and became the headquarters of the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, manager and supervisor institution of the port wine. The magnificent skylight at the library room stands out.

Casa no Largo da Pena Ventosa

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Largo da Pena Ventosa, 12
4050-471, Porto

Porto
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