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 View of roof of the
Cathedral by dabidc
Since I tend to walk around a new location I plan to do the same in Porto, letting the mood and the streets take me to points of interest. In doing this the photos are of the places visited as I walk.
The Cathedral stands on raised ground overlooking the river. There is a large plaza to the west and the wall at the edge gives excellent views across the Douro to south bank.
The Cathedral itself was not as fine as many in other parts of Europe, however there was a booklet in English explaining the history. For a small fee I roamed around and found my way past the main altar, some statues and up to the roof. Leave a Comment Address: S.E of the main square overlooking the riverDirections: The Cathedral or Se is located south of the Sao Bento rail station and on the west side of Av Vimara Peres.
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Visiting this bookshop is to experience a trip into the past. The outside has a beautiful neo-gothic facade but as if that is not enough when you step inside you can see one of the most magnificent staircases ever. It is still a working bookshop. The staff are more than willing to help you with questions on the history of the place. Leave a Comment Address: 144, Carmelitas StreetPhone: 222 002 037
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 Igreja de São Francisco by arasnosliw
So, I only snapped a few photos of churches in Porto and called it a done deal. This is the church of St. Francisco. This is a gothic styled church, although baroque styled inside. Admission is 3 Euros. Leave a Comment Address: Rua do Infante D. HenriqueDirections: on the way to Ribeira, near the tram line #1
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 Santa Clara by nhcramLeave a Comment Directions: %Near the Rua Saraiva de Carvalho
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This is a fine example of Portugese Baroque architecture and was built by Jose Figueiredo Seixas between 1750 and 1768. There are numerous Portugese tiled panels on one outside wall. The tiles show the founding of the Carmelite order. Leave a Comment Address: Praca Carlos AlbertoDirections: Central
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 The Main Altar by dabidc
I imagine the area around Porto was realtively poor until very recently. Leave a Comment
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 church of St. Francis by magor65
Completed in 1425, the church of St. Francis is said to be the best example of Gothic style in Porto. What immediately draws a visitor's attention is a large rose-window in the main facade.
But it's the Baroque interior that makes everybody gasp in amazement. Its opulence and decorative richness is suitable for a ball-room rather than a church. Almost everything drips with gold. Gilded wood covers the aisles, pillars and chapels, arches and sculptures. The clash between the wealth of the place and the vow of poverty that the Franciscans should follow, made the authorities close the church for worship. So it is more like a museum today.
Don't miss an impressive "Tree of Jesse" carved in wood and gilded. It shows a family tree of Jesus with twelve kings of Judah. The sculpture is crowned with the figure of Mary and the Child.
Unfortunately, taking photographs in not allowed.
There is a small entrance fee. Leave a Comment Address: Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
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 Igreja dos Clerigos by dabidc
It is a much later addition to the Churches in Porto being an 18th Century construction combining Baroque and Roccoco designs.
It stands like an island surrounded not by water but by busy streets on all sides. Or at least it did in 2000, maybe the money spent recently has changed the traffic flow to alleviate the stranded appearance the church has. Leave a Comment Directions: Just west of Praha Da Libertade using R dos Cierigos
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Porto cathedral grew and changed with the city. It was designed in Romanesque style but its appearance was much altered in the next epochs.
With its squat towers it looks a bit like a fortress.
The cathedral witnessed a very important event in the history of Portugal. Here King Jao I and Philipa Lancaster were married in 1387. Their marriage followed a treaty of alliance between Portugal and England signed a year before. John I ruled for 50 years and that time is often referred to as a golden age in the history of Portugal. One of the couple's children was a famous Henry the Navigator (born in Porto), who organised many expeditions in search of new lands.
What impressed me most in the cathedral were the cloisters covered by azulejos depicting various mythological and religious scenes. Another interesting thing is the Silver Altar of the Sacrament. But frankly speaking the cathedral is mostly worth visiting for the views. Its elevated position offers great views over the roof-tops of the city. It was also the place from where we and hundreds aof other people admired the firework display on St. John's night.
In front of the cathedral there is a square with a pillory (pelourinho). The pillory was built in 19th century and it has a purely decorative function - no punishments were ever held here.
The cathedral is beautifully lit at night; it looks much more graceful then. Leave a Comment Address: Terreiro da Se
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 by micas_pt
Church's façade is made of stone and blue and white "azulejos" (tiles), a Portuguese typical hands craft. The tiles that cover church's outside walls date from 1932 and depict Santo Ildefonso's life. Inside the church you'll find rococo and baroque decoration. Leave a Comment
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