In Oporto one can’t find the castle itself which seems strange in such an old city. The Romans referred to a population center along the Douro river as Portuscale , on the hill of Pena Ventosa which is where the Cathedral is today. Here we have many Roman and pre Roman vestiges which suggests a […]
Located along the Douro river estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Its settlement dates back many centuries, when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire. Its Latin name, Portus Cale, has been referred to as the origin for the name “Portugal”, based on transliteration and oral evolution from Latin. […]
The Oporto’s Cathedral, in the heart of the historic center is one of the leading and oldest monuments of Portugal. The origins of the Oporto Cathedral retreat to the High Middle Ages probably to the Suevi times . There´s evidence of the existence of a bishop of Oporto. Later with the Vímara Peres in 868, […]
In the year 1415 were built on the banks of the Douro the ships and boats that were to lead the Portuguese, this year, the conquest of Ceuta and, later, to the Discoveries. The reason for this development was secret and shipyards rumors were many and varied: some said that the vessels were intended to […]
The Ribeira of Porto along the Douro River, is one of the most typical of the city of Porto and integrating the Historic Zone, part of the World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO. Today it is a place of bars and restaurants very popular, especially with tourists. Some of the strengths are the Praça da […]
FOZ DO Douro (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɔʃ du dowɾu], meaning “Mouth of the Douro”) is a Portuguese parish of the city and municipality of Oporto. It has 12,235 inhabitants and is 3.00 km ² in area. It Became a parish in 1836. It is located in the western part of Oporto, next to the mouth of […]
Inaugurated in 1916, the historical station is known for its tile (azulejo) panels with depict scenes of Portugal’s History. Its located in the Almeida Garret Square, city centre. Remains in regular use as a railway station, served by trains operated by Comboios de Portugal. It is the western terminus for trains on the scenic Douro line to/from Pocinho. The name […]
