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PORTO

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Welcome to

PORTO

Hello Cátia! 😃 Super curious about your city! Show me some fun facts! 🤭

Hey there stranger! 👋 Of course!

The name of the city of Porto comes from a pre-Roman settlement. At the time it was called Cale or Portus Cale, which is the origin of the name of Portugal 🇵🇹. The word Portus, has as meaning the commercial life and the desire of a pioneer people in the discovery of the unknown. From very early on, Porto revealed its commitment and potential in shipbuilding, both industrially and commercially.

HistoriaPorto

“Antiga, Mui Nobre, Sempre Leal e Invicta”

Our city is known as "Cidade Invicta"!

Invicta means Invincible! 💪💪💪

During the Liberal Wars (1832 - 1834), Porto was surrounded by absolutist troops. This period, which lasted more than a year, in which liberal troops were surrounded, is called the Siege of Porto. With this heroic resistance, Porto proved to be undefeated in the face of D. Miguel's assaults, ensuring the victory of the liberals led by D. Pedro throughout the country. D. Maria II, successor to the throne, later attributed the title of Invicta to the city, and this reference is still present in her municipal coat of arms.

Also, did you known that we are called "Tripeiros"? 😲

In 1414, the king D. João I started his plans to expand the Portuguese horizons by conquering Ceuta, a city in Northern Africa. The king needed a strong military force and decided to send his sons, D. Pedro to Lisbon, and D. Henrique to Porto, to start organizing the expedition. When D. Henrique arrived at Porto he became quite worried that everything they had was not enough. He confesses his worries to the Master of Preparation, the one in charge of the preparations, that they would need more. That’s when the Master asked for the population’s help. Quite promptly, Porto’s People not only offered themselves to go on the expedition but also offered all the meat they had in the city, keeping only the tripes of the animals for those who stayed inland. And this is where the pride comes from. When the country needed their help, they gave themselves and everything they had for this huge adventure in detriment of their own wellbeing.

Wow, did not know that... I heard you have a tipical dish with a similar name...

Well done. Sure, let me introduce you "Tripas à moda do Porto".

Tripas

Tripas à moda do Porto or dobrada à moda do Porto in Portuguese cuisine is a dish of beef stomach made with tripe with white beans, carrots and rice. It is considered the traditional dish of the city of Porto, in Portugal, and widely known across the entire country where it is also simply called dobrada.

Check "O Rápido"€€€€

The restaurant "O Rápido" is a "nest", there on Rua da Madeira next to the S.Bento Station, where it is possible to have a good conversation, unlike the "food factories" in which the noise expels the desire for good. to eat and taste better.d Discretion, friendliness, quality and a family atmosphere - factors that, like the old pleasure of feeling the cloth of properly identified napkins, quickly win over customers.

Rua de Madeira, 194 Ao Lado Esquerdo da Estação de São Bento, Porto 4000-330 Portugal

I am so hungry!!!! 😡 Do you think Porto's gastronomy is going to put me in the right mood?! 🤤

Trust me when I say "Francesinha"! 🤩

Francesinha

The francesinha in its special francesinha sandwich variation is more commonly made up of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, beef steak, topped with cheese that has been melted later. It is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri-based sauce and can be served with French fries as an accompaniment. The addition of a fried egg on top of the sandwich is an increasingly recurrent fact, and this practice constitutes a change to the original recipe. In some houses, the so-called normal francesinha is served without steak.

Check this places:

Brasão (€€€€)
Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 28 Baixa do Porto 4000-035

Café Santiago (€€€€)
Rua Passos Manuel, 226 Porto 4000-382

Capa Negra (€€€€)
Rua do Campo Alegre, 191 Porto 4150-177

Lado B (€€€€)
Rua Passos Manuel, 190/192 Porto 4000-382

What about this "Pernil com Queijo?"🤩

Sande Pernil

Pernil com Queijo translates to ham with cheese but this sandwich is so much more than its simple name implies. Porto cooks stuff crispy rolls with slow-cooked pork leg slices and ooey-gooey, slightly funky Serra da Estrela cheese (see below) to make Pernil com Queijo sandwiches. The combination elevates the great sandwich to legendary status.

This restaurant is one of the best ones!

Casa Guedes (€€€€)
Praça dos Poveiros, Porto 4000-393 Portugal

And don't forget about the "Bifana".

Bifana

The bifana is a traditional Portuguese sandwich that comprises of a bread roll filled with marinated pork cutlets. The secret is in the marinade and how its cooked. It’s deliciously Portuguese and simple, made from garlic, white wine, and a few spices. When it comes together you have a brilliant snack that can and should be eaten at all times of the day. They’ll be found in your cafés and snack bars and can be as cheap as €1.50!

You can found one of the best here:

Conga€€€€
Rua do Bonjardim 314, Porto 4000-115 Portugal

After all that, I should take a walk and visit the city! 🫣

You are right! Now that you've tasted the best of Porto, let's visit some of the main attractions 🥳

Starting on the otherside of the Douro river, visit the Porto Cálem cellar, a world reference for Port Wine! Discover the cellar itself and discover each stage of the production of this unique wine, from the vineyards to the aging and bottling process. At the end of the visit, taste two varieties of Port wine, rich in flavor and quality.

Porto Cálem

After you leave, you can see the D. Luis I bridge is the main connection between Porto and the neighboring city of Vila Nova de Gaia. Made of metal, the bridge measures about 395 meters long and 8 meters wide and is divided into two decks that connect both the upper and lower parts of the city.

Ponte D.Luís I

Nearby, located at Serra do Pilar, next to the upper deck of Ponte D. Luís I, Jardim do Morro is a magnificent viewpoint over the historic area of Porto. It has a lake, a bandstand and a wide variety of plant species, including 22 lime trees lined up along the final stretch of Avenida da República.

Jardim do Morro

Move to Porto city center and you will find "Estação de São Bento". The station has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and as a National Monument of Portugal.The large panels of azulejo tile represent moments in the country's history and the multicolored panels depict rural scenes showing the people of various regions.

São Bento

Go to "Avenida dos Aliados next". It is the main avenue and the city center of Porto.The avenue honors the Allied countries of the First World War.

Aliados

Walk a little more to the Clérigos Church. A genuine Baroque work from the mid-19th century designed by Nicolau Nasoni. An interior staircase (225 steps) allows access to the top, where you can admire one of the most beautiful views of Porto.

Torre dos Clérigos

The next place was recognized by Times magazine, The Guardian newspaper, the travel guide publisher Lonely Planet, as one of the most beautiful in the world for its unique historical and artistic value. The "Livraria Lello"!

Livraria Lello

If you are a sports fan, run quick to the next "Metro" Station and visit "Estádio do Dragão". Home of Futebol Clube do Porto (FCP) and has a capacity for 50,033 spectators. Asserts itself as a sports and cultural reference point for the city and the region.

Estádio do Dragão

With is, although you can visit this city by only walking, I highly recommend you to buy a Porto City card to have time to enjoy all the amazing places this city has! 🤩

Thank you so much for your help! I will share this with others and message you when I arrive Porto! I am totally visiting this city on my next trip to Portugal! 😎 Wish you the best of luck in this SheCodes Challenge 🥳