The
Romantic Museum (O Museu Romântico)
Address:
220 rue Entrequintas Quinta da Macieirinha – 4000 PORTO
Opening
Hours: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to
5:00 pm. Sunday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed on Monday.
Admission:
€0.75. Free on Sunday.
This
Victorian-style museum is located at the heart of the Crystal Palace
gardens. However it is slightly off downtown. Take the bus to go
there. Tours are guided and provided in different languages. The
museum recreates the characteristic interior of the 19th century
bourgeoisie. The visit includes a series of rooms with their Empire
style furniture and painted canvas. The guide will share his
anecdotes in every room. Let yourself be drawn in the historical
atmosphere of this place.
The
Crystal Palace Gardens (Jardins do Palácio de Cristal)
As
you are leaving the Romantic Museum, come and get lost in the verdant
paths of this wonderful park overlooking the Douro valley (stunning
panoramic view).
The
Port Wine Museum (Museu do Vinho do Porto)
Address:
45-52 rua Monchique, 4050-394 PORTO
Opening
Hours: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Sunday, 10:00
am to 12:30 pm.
Admission:
€2.20. Free on Sunday.
Located
on the quayside, this museum focuses on the historical and current
Port wine trade with Europe and the world, as well as on the position
of the city of Porto within.
Only
problem: Everything is not translated into English, it is therefore
quite hard to understand all the information.
Take
the touristic tramway that goes alongside the Douro River, you will
reach the most western point of the city and the beginning of the
jetty (Passeio Alegre stop).
It
is an amazing walk along the coast that borders the beach and offers
a view on the ocean.
Keep
walking along the shoreline heading North, you will arrive at the
Castle of Cheese (Castelo de Queijo) that you can visit for only
€0.50.
You
will also find the Sea Life aquarium, located 200 metres away from
the Castle.
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