Oporto Holidays: Oporto in Portugal

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Oporto is the center of North Portugal. At first sight, this industrious commercial town looks ugly and gloomy. Many of the old houses have run down, so that they seemed to be uninhabitable. If one however takes at least 2 days to discover Oporto, he might make some enchanting discoveries of this old town. Park your car on time and find out the town by foot. The most essential sights are in the cathedral district of Oporto. It is a also good starting point for your tour.


	The entrance hall of the Estaçào de Sào Bento, train station of Oporto, are big panels of Azulejos with historical motives on the walls .

		The emblem of Oporto is the tower of the church Igreja dos Clérigos, which is also one of the highest buildings of Portugal. The laborious ascent to the Torre dos Clérigos is worth-while since one has a wonderful view over Oporto.


	The impressive Roman Cathedral Sé is situated on the hill Pena Ventos and has a colossal interior. The Gothic cloisters and the Capela de Sào Vicente are particularly remarkable.


	Historical riverboats on the Douro


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