A cidade do Porto 1873-1885

Alfandega

Hospital

Igreja do Carmo

Massarelos

Ponte Pensil

Palácio da Bolsa

Afurada

Jardim da Cordoaria

Margens do Douro

Leça

Margens do Douro

Passeio dos Alegres, Foz
Algumas fotografias antigas da bela cidade do Porto, de 1873 a 1885, por Emilio Biel. (Fonte Bnf via Gallica)

Da Foz até à Ribeira

Alguns dos barcos que fazem o cruzeiro das 6 pontes desde a foz da Cidade do Porto até à Ribeira. (26/11/2011)

Porto in photos

Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. In these pictures you can see two old original boats called "barcos rabelo", used to carry Port wine in the Douro River, passing by the famous King Luis' Bridge (Ponte D. Luís), one of the city's landmarks. Photos by Raquel Santos 15-08-2007

The Magic of Porto

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Portugal's second largest city and economic capital of the north, Porto has not only lent its name to some of the finest wines in the world, it is also one of the most picturesque and delightful cities in existence today. Read more here. (photo picked from a friend blog)

Historic Porto

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Porto, the second largest city in Portugal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), is unquestionably scenic and quaint. But if you come here expecting to find a diversion that will occupy you for more than the truly enthralling 30 minutes that you'll need to take copious, priceless panoramic photos of the hilltop Old Town from across the river, you should have at least a passing interest in two activities; touring countless churches and drinking port. Read more here and here. Other Porto interesting links: this and this. (photo picked from a friend blog)