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VISIT PORTO

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Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Next to the Douro river, it is a destination where you can experience the cultural and commercial life of a modern European city.

There are multiple monuments, museums and sites to visit. The historic centre is a World Heritage Site.

WHERE TO STAY

If you want to look for the option that best fits you and want to stay close to the action, look for hotels in the area of “Aldoar, Foz do Douro and Nevogilde“.

Hotel Boa-Vista 
Hotel Villa Foz 
Bessa Hotel
Crowne Plaza 
Pousada de Juventude do Porto 

HOW TO GET AROUND

You can walk, take the metro or the bus. All public transport works well. UBER and BOLT are also good options.

WHERE TO EAT

There’s a lot of typical food you have to try when you come to Porto.

If you’re coming to take part in the orchestra internship or in the violin competition, you should know that we won’t let you leave without giving you a taste.

However, if you’re coming on your own or with your family, we’ll leave you some suggestions: 

Bocca
Casa Vasco 
Praia da Luz
Portarossa 
Tavi 
Capoeira 
Brasão Foz 

WHAT TO VISIT

There are many points of interest in the city of Porto.

Aliados Avenue, São Bento railway station, Santa Catarina, Batalha, Ponte Luís I, Sé, Barredo, Ribeira, Lello bookshop, University, Carmo and Carmelitas churches, Piolho cafe, Clérigos tower, Cordoaria garden, the Courthouse and former prison, Vitória view point, Virtudes garden, Miragaia neighborhood, S.Francisco church, Palácio da Bolsa, Praça do Infante, …

Visit an operating historical wine cellar, or enjoy the city’s nightlife!

If you are coming to take part in the orchestra internship don’t worry, we have visits planned for you!

As a suggestion, we leave you a Free Walking Tour: https://www.portowalkers.pt/

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