Placed amidst an attractive tourist destination, Porto, Leixões has increased its cruises’ operation. Following the open of the new Cruise Quay, in April 2011, the Port of Leixões started to have two docking berths for cruises and to receive larger ships (up to 300m). In 2012, the number of passengers increased 81% and the number of ships 25%. 75.613 passengers have visited Porto. In 2013 the Port of Leixões expects around 70 cruise calls corresponding to more than 66.000 passengers and 30.000 crew members visiting the region.
Castelo Do Queijo
Fort SĂŁo Francisco Xavier (Cheese Castle)
Built in the 17th century to protect the coast from the pirates of North Africa, it is located on a cheese-shaped rocky hill, thus obtaining the name Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle).
The fortress was built at the end of the sixteenth century to protect the coast and the Douro entrance.
Modern strongholds were added (sec. XVII) to the original structure of this fine example of military architecture and the access gate to the fort (18th century).
Ponte da Arrabida
The Arrábida Bridge, designed by Edgar Cardoso and with a span of 270 m, was, for some time, the longest reinforced concrete bridge span in the world.
Inaugurated in 1963, it sits 70 meters above the average water level.
Bronze sculptures sit on top of the four great pillars that support the central span, adding to the bridge's innovative spirit and modernist style.
Alfandega Porto Congress Centre
A neoclassical building, built in the 19th century, according to a project carried out by the engineer Jean F. G. Colson.
It has two facades, one facing the Douro river and one facing the city.
Note the structural solutions that resorted to the use of iron in conjunction with other materials - stone, brick or wood - depending on the functionality of the different spaces.
In 1987, it was decided to house the future Museum of Transport and Communications.
Planned by the engineer TeĂłfilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886 and it is composed by two overlapping iron decks.
The bridge has 395 metres long and 8 metres wide, and its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in forged iron.
Nowadays the upper deck is used by the Metro of Porto, connecting the area of Porto's Cathedral to the Garden of Morro and to the RepĂşblica Avenue in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Ponte D. Maria Pia
Gustavo Eiffel's first masterpiece, which he worked on with TheĂłphile Seyrig, was inaugurated in 1877 and remained in use for 114 years.
It has a double hinged arch that supports a single-track railway deck on truss pillars.
In 1982 it was classified as a national monument and in 1999 it gained international recognition as being of historical importance to civil engineering due to its innovative construction.
Ponte de Sao Joao
This railway structure, by Edgar Cardoso, connects CampanhĂŁ station in Porto to all southern destinations with the first station being General Torres in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Its central span of 250m, was a new world record among the bridges in "portico".
The three spans are supported by two large piers founded in the riverbed close to each of the riverbanks.
The inauguration took place on June 24, 1991, the day of SĂŁo JoĂŁo.
Ponte Infante Dom Henrique
The bridge was inaugurated in 30 March 2003 following a project by the engineer AdĂŁo da Fonseca.
It was built to replace the upper deck lane of the D. LuĂs I Bridge, used now by the metro line D .
With a 371 metres long and 20 metres wide deck, it is a Maillart-type arch bridge, built at a high altitude level, presenting a span-rise ratio of 11,2, with a 280 m arch span - a world record, it is considered by the world experts to be one of the most elegant of its type.
Praca da Liberdade
This wide avenue, flanked by a group of buildings from the 20s and 40s, is closed on the southern side by the Cardosas building (19th century), and at North by the City Hall.
In the centre of the Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square) stands the king's D. Pedro IV statue, inaugurated in 1866.
Igreja e Museu de Sao Francisco do Porto
The city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the fourteenth century,
It is one of the most important works of the Baroque, by its gilded interior from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
It was the exuberance of its gild carved wood work that led Count Raczinsky to describe it as the 'Church of Gold'.
And, overwhelmed, he adds: 'The gild of this church is so beautiful and rich that goes far beyond everything I have seen in Portugal and in the whole world'.
It is worth of notice the Tree of Jesse, as well as the catacombs.
It is a National Monument since 1910 and World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO since 1996.
Ferreira Cellars
TASTING: 5 PORTO WINES
PLACE: DONA ANTĂ“NIA TASTING ROOM
This intimate tour focuses on the character of Dona AntĂłnia Adelaide Ferreira. It highlights her life and her work, so important to developing the Porto Wine business and the Douro Region. The tasting includes a selection of five porto wines bearing her name.
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The perfect day in and around Porto
Published on Sep, 2024
Delfina met us right outside the port and we traveled in a Mercedes van that was very clean and comfortable. We had been to Porto before and she was wonderfully accommodating and did not take us anywhere we had already been. We had a wonderful lunch in Afurada along the marina. Delfina made the day go smoothly and her knowledge of the area and great sense of humor made our trip wonderful.
Porto Private Tour
Published on Apr, 2024
Carlos met us at the port. Weather not the best but he used his knowledge to make our day fantastic. He was superb and so caring with my mum. Highly recommended.
Enjoyable ride with history!
Published on Nov, 2022
Carlos was absolutely amazing! We had him pick us up from the airport and then he drove to various points outside and in the city providing us with history, humor and fun facts before we were dropped off at our hotel. Highly highly recommend this over taking a boring Uber or Taxi ride. Carlos and the company were easy and wonderful to work with.
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