Ribeira
The Douro-side old town, a UNESCO site, with its colourful houses, terraces and the quay beneath the bridge.
Other places in Porto
Ponte Dom Luís I
puenteDouble-deck iron bridge from 1886 by a disciple of Eiffel; its upper deck is walkable with the city's finest view.
Caves de Vinho do Porto (Vila Nova de Gaia)
bodegasThe historic port-wine cellars across the river —Sandeman, Cálem, Graham's, Taylor's— with guided tours and tasting.
Livraria Lello
libreríaA 1906 neo-Gothic bookshop with its famous red staircase, one of the world's most beautiful; entry is deductible against a book purchase.
Torre dos Clérigos
monumentoA 75 m baroque bell tower designed by Nasoni; 240 steps lead to the best panorama over Porto's rooftops.
Estação de São Bento
estaciónA railway station whose hall is clad in some 20,000 tiles depicting battles and historical scenes of Portugal.
Mercado do Bolhão
mercadoA two-storey municipal market, restored in 2022, with fresh-produce stalls, tinned fish, wines and tascas to eat at.