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The North’s most important city, called Portus-Cale by
the Romans, provide its name to the world-famous wine...Porto;
situated
on the
steep northern bank of the Douro
Porto
became
an important commercial city; Suburbs include for
instance Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the southern bank
of the Douro and the principal site of the region's
famed wine storage warehouses. On the right side of the
river you can find a charming city whith medieval
quarters, Gothic steeples, Baroque spirals, handsome
wooden boats, and lively outdoor markets ready to be
tasted like a fine tawny Port.
Here you have plenty of monuments to see :the 18th-century
Torre dos Clérigos (Tower of the Clerics), a granite
structure 246 ft high, let us suggest the Porto Sé
(Cathedral).
Unesco's
decision was mainly influenced by the quality of the urban
and social renovation works, especially those supporting
the local population and boosting cultural and sport
events, which have been sucessfully introduced throughout
the area now classified as world heritage.
The
Porto Sé (Cathedral) is a building of roman
structure that dates from the 12th and 13th centuries,
which suffered great changes during the Baroque. Outside
it still maintains the looks of a fortress church with
batlements. Consisting of 150 cult ornaments( as one can
see on the photos below), adornments, silverware and
liturgical books of the 14th to centuries, the treasure of
the Porto Sé is worthy of mention...so, what are you
waiting for?!
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