Historic sites in Porto — things to do & places

An arched bridge between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia featuring a roadway on the lower deck and a metro line on the upper deck.

A historic bookstore lavishly designed with an Art Nouveau facade and a winding wooden staircase.

19th-century landscaped gardens featuring fountains, pathways, and views of the Douro River.

A Romanesque cathedral perched on a hill, featuring a fortress-like interior design, a rose window, and Gothic cloisters.

Designed by Rem Koolhaas and completed in 2005, this famous 12-story concert hall features a restaurant on the top floor.

A chapel renowned for its blue-and-white tiled exterior depicting scenes from the lives of saints.

A 14th-century Franciscan church featuring remarkable interior details such as a baroque altar and gilded woodwork.

A viewpoint offering impressive vistas of the city's buildings, bridges, and the river flowing below.

Connected by a tiny house, this baroque church features a famous tiled facade.