The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
ParksViewpointsJardim do Morro
Across the river in Gaia, Jardim do Morro is a park resting on top of a hill, providing great views of the city below.
Porto, Vila Nova de GaiaRecommended by André P.
ViewpointsReligious LandmarksClérigos Church and Tower
The Clérigos Church and its tower are some of the most iconic landmarks in Porto.
Porto, MiragaiaRecommended by André P.
ParksViewpointsJardins do Palácio de Cristal
The Crystal Palace, built in 1865, no longer stands.
Porto, MassarelosRecommended by André P.
ViewpointsReligious LandmarksMosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar in Porto, a 16th-century monastery with a distinctive circular church and cloister, is currently closed to the public.
Porto, Vila Nova de GaiaRecommended by Magda M.
ParksViewpointsParque de las Virtudes
Virtudes is a unique garden in Miragaia built in a series of ledges, creating a vertical effect.
Porto, MiragaiaRecommended by André P.
On the WaterViewpointsPérgola da Foz
The locals describe Pérgola da Foz as the most romantic spot in Porto.
Porto, Foz do DouroRecommended by Magda M.
ViewpointsReligious LandmarksSé do Porto Cathedral
The Sé do Porto Cathedral is in the Batalha district, the highest part of the city, and is nestled against the old walls that once protected Porto.
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by André P.
Historic LandmarkViewpointsReligious LandmarksTorre da Igreja do Marquês
Head to the Nossa Senhora da Conceição church in Praça do Marquês and climb the tower's 204 stairs.
Porto, LapaRecommended by Magda M.
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