Porto

Built in the 12^th century, the Cathedral of Porto is still one of Portugal's most important Romanesque landmarks. It underwent alterations in the 18^th century, which included the addition of a loggia on the lateral façade. The Gothic cloister is decorated with azulejos.

This rococo church is connected to, or separated from, the Igreja dos Carmelitas by the narrow Casa Escondida ('hidden house'). The purpose of the house is said to have been to prevent any contact between the monks from the Igreja do Carmo and the nuns from the Igreja dos Carmelitas.

This 18^th century baroque tower is attached to the elliptical Igreja dos Clérigos (Church of the Clerics), both designed by Nicolau (Niccolò) Nasoni. Those who choose to climb the 225 steps are rewarded with great views of the old town, the Sé and the river Douro.

A double-deck arch bridge over the river Douro, inaugurated in 1886. Its upper deck connects the old town with Vila Nova de Gaia, and the lower links the Ribeira, the area of many bars, cafés, restaurants and colourful houses on the Douro riverfront, with the famous wine cellars on the opposite bank.

Located only a hundred metres north of the Sé, this railway station was built in the beginning of the 20^th century on the site of a former convent, from which it took its name (St. Benedict). Its vestibule is covered in some 20,000 azulejo tiles depicting various historical moments.