little pieces of Porto…

View from the bridge between Porto and Gaia
Four Lion fountain in the city square. A nic respite from the hot day.
Beautiful granite buildings and churches abound,
A local tile shop ~ buildings are commonly covered with beautiful tiles and designs.
View from the bridge towards Gais.
Beautiful Sao Bento train station, covered with ceramic tiles depicting Portugal’s history,
Bethany~always has a pretty smile,

So much to do and so little time! But it felt like a slow, lazy summer day. We walked with a history guide and learned about Portugal’s history.

Walking across the Dom Luis bridge is awesome- a double-decker arch bridge designed by a student of Gustavo Eiffel. Stunning city views from the top.
Just walking along Porto’s riverfront offers a beautiful way to see the colorful houses overlooking the river. We also enjoyed views of boats and cruises, as well as listen to local musicians playing on the sidewalk.

Just a lovely city!

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