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  • 1. Cidadela de Bragança

    Military Sight

    Within the walls of the Cidadela, you'll find the Castelo and the Domus Municipalis (City Hall), a rare Romanesque civic building dating to...Read More

  • 2. Castelo de Guimarães

    Castle/Palace

    This castle was built (or at least reconstructed from earlier remains) in the 11th century by Henry of Burgundy; his son, Afonso Henriques,...Read More

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  • 3. Feira de Barcelos

    Market/Bazaar

    Held every Thursday in the central Campo da República, the Barcelos Market is one of the country's largest. Starting at sunup, vendors cry out...Read More

  • 4. Porto Sandeman

    Winery/Brewery/Distillery

    Sandeman's distinctive logo can be seen from across the river, and the image of cable cars soaring over the black, cloaked figure is an unforgettable...Read More

  • 5. Praia da Apúlia

    Beach

    The old windmills that line Apúlia Beach are no longer in use but have been repurposed as charming rental cottages. Sand dunes protect this...Read More

  • 6. Praia de Ofir

    Beach

    South of the Cávado River, Ofir's beach is one of the most beautiful stretches of sand along northern Portugal's coast. Huge dunes are bordered...Read More

  • 7. Sea Life Porto

    Zoo/Aquarium

    The city's top children's attraction, this compact aquarium is at the western end of Avenida da Boavista. Sharks, jellyfish, and seahorses are...Read More

  • 8. Teleférico de Gaia

    Viewpoint

    If your feet are tired, skip climbing up Vila Nova de Gaia's steep hills on foot and hop on the cable car, which offers sweeping views of the...Read More

  • 9. Teleférico de Guimarães

    Viewpoint

    For sweeping views of the town, board this cable car that whisks you up to the top of Mount Penha in 10 minutes. The journey ends with a nice...Read More

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