Porto Portugal attractions: Praça da Ribeira |
There are lots of Porto Portugal
attractions to visit, but you need to plan your trip before you head
out. Below streets are some of the main streets to visit while doing
Porto Portugal tourism.
Praça da Ribeira also known as Ribeira
Square is a historical street, situated at the Praça da Ribeira,
4050-513 Porto, Portugal. Ribeira in Portuguese language means
riverside and the street extends along the river Douro. This port
based square was a big commercial center since the medieval period.
According to the historical documents, in 1491 Praça da Ribeira was totally destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in the same year.
Historians estimate that, it was during this time that the square
also gained a stone pavement slabs. Later new developments to the
infrastructure of the street was introduced in 18th
century by governor João de Almada by connecting a new street named
São João street to praça da Ribeira. Two main highlights of this
square are the three stories high
monumental fountain and a cubic sculpture designed by José
Rodrigues. This fountain was built in 1780s and is decorated with the
Portuguese coat of arms. However, the cubic sculpture was designed
over the remains of the monumental fountain. Ribeira square is a must
see Porto Portugal attractions. Ribeira square is accessible by bus,
tram and sightseeing tours.
Praça
infante Dom Henrique or Infante Dom Henrique Square has lots of
interesting things to explore. The square is situated at the Praça
Infante Dom Henrique, Lagos, 8600 – Porto. The main attraction of
the square is the statue of navigator. The street is located close to
the historical center of Porto. Other Porto Portugal attractions in
this square are the Igreja da Santa Maria and Slave Market. Igreja da
Santa Maria is an amazing architecture wonder of 16th
century. The slave market was built in 15th
century. Infante Dom Henrique Square is accessible by bus, tram and
sightseeing tours and is a right place to enjoy the streets of Porto.
Porto Portugal attractions:
Rua Mouzinho da Silveira
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Rua de Santa
Catarina Porto is one of the pedestrians only street in Portugal.
Santa Catarina street is a networked street that is situated in
between the parishes of Bonfim and St.Lldefonso. It is one of the
main commercial street in Porto. Santa Catarina street currently has
lots of clothing stores, shoe shops, metal offal and so on. Some
interesting sites in this street are as follows: Capela de Santa
Catarina, Café Majestic (1921 built cafe shop), shopping center Via
Catarian and 31 January corner. The street is accessible by bus,
subway, train and by sightseeing buses.
Praça
a Liberdade, also known as Liberdade Square is one of the main Porto
Portugal attractions. However, this square is a part of Avenida dos
Aliados. Praça da Liberdade is situated in Santo Lldefonso parish of
Porto. The square was built in 18th
Century. One of the must see Porto attractions with lots of
activities.