São Francisco - the Golden Church with the Tree of Jesse The exterior of Igreja de São Francisco does not excite people to want to dash into the church to have a look. From the outside, this 13th century Gothic construction looks rather plain and lacking in architectural grandeur. But, step into the church and you'll be gobsmacked by its extravagant and opulent interior. Certainly, this is the most extraordinary church interior in Porto and all of Portugal. São Francisco was built in … [Read more...]
Porto Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Tram
October 20, 2009 by
Porto Tram City Tour: On your Oporto holiday, you can visit Oporto's historical monuments, theatres, cafes, restaurants, city hall and more on a vintage tram. This charming Porto City Tram Tour is a Hop-on Hop-off tour that gives you the freedom to stop for as long as you like at places of interest. Starting at Infante D. Henrique, near the waterfront, you'll have a choice of 15 Porto city sightseeing stops along the circuit. The tour duration is about 2 hours and is accompanied by a cheery … [Read more...]
Mercado do Bolhão – Oporto's Central Market
October 19, 2009 by
A Noisy and Lively Market in the Centre of Town: Mercado do Bolhão, a noisy and lively market in the heart of Oporto city, is a nice place to visit if you're looking for a change in scenery from your usual sightseeing attractions. The market is housed in a two-tier covered building and there are four main entrances that take you to the different levels. The market is divided into main sections providing areas for fishmongers, butchers, vegetable, flowers and so on. Vendors here sell … [Read more...]
