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INSIDER TIPS:
• Festival fever - The biggest event is the St. John
festival, which takes place in June every year.
Originally a religious celebration of midsummer,
it has become a lively street party and a spot to
try the traditional sardine dish.
• City of Spires - The city is home to an array of
ancient churches that are dazzlingly ornate both
inside and out. Clérigos Tower Church is listed as
the oldest in the city, with a height of 75 metres
and 240 spiral steps worth the climb.
• Cool Cuisine - A Portuguese delicacy to be on
the hunt for in Porto is the delectable pastéis de
nata. There are ample spots to pick from across
the city, but at Manteigaria, you'll catch the
pastry chefs rolling out pastry first hand.
• Beautiful Books - Bookworms should make their
way to the extravagant Lello & Irmão bookstore.
Known for its neo-gothic façade, the interior
greets you with its winding wooden staircase and
exquisite panelled walls.
FAST FACTS:
• Port has been exclusively produced in the
Douro region since the 18th century, making
it the third oldest protected wine-producing
region in the world.
• Porto's inhabitants are sometimes known
as tripeiros, named after the city's unique
stomach tripe dish. It may not sound
appetising, but it is definitely worth sampling.
Another absolute must-try is Bacalhau à
Gomes de Sá—a delicious casserole made with
salted cod.
• The mastermind behind Paris' Eiffel Tower,
Gustave Eiffel constructed the Maria Pia
Bridge in Porto, and worked on the Dom Luis I
Bridge—one of Porto's most famous bridges—
before venturing to the French capital.
Porto
