Pasteis de Nata, delicious Portuguese pastry from the bakery Manteigaria

The first monument we visited was St. Francis Church but no pictures allowed - built in 13th century

Statue of Prince Henry the Navigator - in front of Bolsa Palace

Palace of Bolsa - unfortunately we didn't get to go in, closed that day. :( Next time!

The Porto Cathedral is one of the oldest monuments in the city - Roman Catholic Church

Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture styles - inside Porto Cathedral

You can attend church services everyday at this Cathedral

Courtyard at the cathederal - building began in 12th century and was finished in the 17th

Beautiful tile and limestone is found in Portugal

The view from up on the wall of the Cathedral

Outside the Cathedral it looks like a fortress

The Bishop's house connected to the cathederal

Porto, Portugal

September 17, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

The first full day of sight seeing, we went into the town square where we saw many beautiful and ancient monuments.

The Portuguese are very friendly and helpful. Most people speak some English which made it easier for us to get around. It's a very safe country and pretty affordable too. The euro is exchanged here which is equal to the dollar now. Most of the tourists are from Northern Europe and so we heard a lot of British accents, French, and German spoken.

Portugal's history is deeply rooted in religion and the first momuments we visited were the St. Francis Church, Porto Cathederal and Bishop's House.Read more