Unesco Heritage – Porto
A trip by train to the second city.
Porto, the birthplace of Prince Henry the Navigator, who guarded the heart of King Pedro IV and who, amid a dictatorship, acclaimed the "General without Fear", Humberto Delgado.
Called Cale or Portus Cale by the Romans, it later became the capital of the Condado Portucalense, where Portugal was formed.
Nicknamed "Invicta - the city that doesn't let itself be beaten", Porto is an architectural and engineering masterpiece because of the harmonious articulation of its space with the River Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia, giving it an unrivalled panoramic character. The city dates back to the pre-Roman period, and it is a unique place where the urban fabric and historic buildings bear witness to its development over time. Its heritage value was recognised in 1996 when Unesco classified Porto's Historical Centre as a World Heritage Site.
A stroll through the city allows you to travel back to the origins of Portugal, enjoy a glass of Port, see popular festivals such as São João, or taste the rich gastronomy, such as the famous francesinha sandwich to local tripe recipes.
