In the heart of Porto you’ll find the Capela das Almas, a historic chapel covered in thousands of blue and white tiles.
A Capela das Almas
The Chapel of Souls
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
O Jardim de Arca d’Água
The Water Ark Garden
Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.
Noite De São João
St. John's Night
Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.
Alguém Pediu uma Francesinha?
Did Somebody Order A "Francesinha"?
Ahhh the famous Portuguese Francesinha, a staple of Portuguese cuisine! 🤤 The Francesinha is a traditional Portuguese dish that comes from Porto, a city in the north of Portugal. The recipe is simple: All you need is two slices of bread, a beef steak, several Portuguese sausages and cheese. The traditional Portuguese francesinha always comes […]
A Casa Escondida Que Separa Duas Igrejas
The Hidden House That Separates Two Churches
Did you know there is a hidden house between two famous churches in Porto?
Museu De Serralves
Serralves Museum
The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.
Casa Da Música
House Of Music
Learn more about Casa da Música, a space solely dedicated to music and the arts in Porto.
As Sardinhas Que o Gato Comeu
The Sardines the Cat Ate
Matilde and Bernardo are a couple from Porto preparing for the holiday of São João, a street festival celebrated with a number of interesting traditions, including hitting each other with plastic hammers. But the most important part for Matilde is the roasted sardines…
Umas Férias Inesquecíveis
Unforgettable Holidays
Nuno took a break from his job to give himself a well-deserved holiday in the north of Portugal. Find out which cities and sites he decided to visit!
Um Primeiro Encontro
A First Meeting
Luís and Maria meet in a café and discuss what they think about the city of Porto.
Alguém Pediu uma Francesinha?
Did Someone Order a Francesinha?
Are you a fan of the Francesinha? Discover what makes this iconic Portuguese dish so delicious!
A Livraria dos Feiticeiros
The Bookstore of Wizards
Have you ever visited Livraria Lello in Porto? Learn more about this popular bookstore and find out why it became famous worldwide.
O Magnífico Palácio Da Bolsa
The Magnificent Stock Exchange Palace
Have you ever visited Palácio da Bolsa? Learn more about the historical significance of this beautiful building in Porto.
Roupa Na Varanda, Afinal Quem Manda?
Clothes On The Balcony, Who's In Charge Anyway?
Monica has just moved to an apartment in the Historic Center of Porto. She meets her neighbour Eduardo who tries to impose some unexpected rules. Will she be able to deal with these strict requirements?