Porto and its 7 Bridges

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal, located in the country’s north along the Douro River estuary. The city that gave the nation its name, Porto is known for its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its granite architecture, and its world-famous port wine.. A defining characteristic of Porto’s architecture is the widespread use of azulejos, or glazed ceramic tiles. While the tradition of tiles in Portugal is centuries old, their use on building facades became particularly popular from the mid-19th to the early 20th century....Read more