![]() ![]() São Nicolau Church, Cubo Square and the Rua da Reboleira are among the highlights on a visit to Ribeira. They run below the six bridges that span the river, including the beautiful Luíz I, D. Ribeira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best ways to see this part of Porto is to take a Douro River taxi. A little closer is the historic district of Ribeira, one of the oldest parts of Porto. ![]() If you're using Porto as your base to explore, there are many such cities as Braga within an hour's drive. The palace is located in Rua dos Biscainhos.Īlso well worth seeing are the Palácio do Raio, the Arco da Porta Nova, and the Cathedral Treasure Museum, the Tesouro-Museu da Sé. It is one of Portugal's best preserved examples of such a park, (for more information, please visit, tel +351 253 204 650). The park surrounding this beautiful little palace is a fine example of 18th century French landscaping. The contents of their home has been kept in its original form, showcasing many fine examples of 17th and 18th century art, furniture and Chinese porcelain, silver and textiles. Housed in a Baroque palace, the Biscainhos Museum is the former home of a noble family. His parents are both buried in the cathedral. Built in the 12th century, the cathedral was built on the orders of the parents of Afonso Henrique, the country's first king. Braga's Cathedral reflects this importance. Taking the A3 motorway on a 41 minute drive will take you to the lovely city of Braga, one of the oldest cities in Portugal, built more than two millennia ago and founded by the ancient Roman emperor Augustus.īraga is a bustling university town today, but in the past the city competed with Santiago de Compostela in religious and political power, as the Braga Diocese is Portugal's oldest and has been a major destination for pilgrims since the Middle Ages. Budget's fleet at Porto Airport includes the nippy mini category vehicle Citroen C1 and the Economy category vehicle, the Mitsubishi Space Star, both good choices for the narrow historic streets in Portugal's northwest. Pick-up and drop off can be arranged by calling +351. At Porto Airport passengers in need of car rental will find the car hire service desks on the terminal's ground floor near customs. ![]()
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