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View of Ribeira district from Douro river with the Church of San Francisco and Portos Cathedral in the background
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View of Ribeira district from Douro river with the Church of San Francisco and Portos Cathedral in the background
View of Ribeira district from a boat in the Douro river with the Church of San Francisco and Portos Cathedral in the background. Ribeira district is a historical square in Porto, Portugal and it is included in the historical centre of the city, designated World Heritage by UNESCO. The Ribeira district spreads alongside the Douro river and used to be a center of intense commercial and manufacturing activity since the Middle Ages. Nowadays the Ribeira Square is a favorite spot for tourists.
The Igreja de So Francisco (Church of Saint Francis) is the most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, Portugal, being also noted for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration.
Portos Cathedral (Portuguese Sedo Porto) is the episcopal seat of the diocese of Porto in Portugal. It is located in the heart of the historic center of the city and is one of the largest and oldest monuments.
The beginning of its construction dates from the first half of the twelfth century and lasted until the early thirteenth century. That first building, Romanesque, underwent many alterations over the centuries.
Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southwestern Europe. Located along the Douro river estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its historical core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. The western part of its urban area extends to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Its settlement dates back many centuries, when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire. One of Portugals internationally famous exports, port wine, is named for Porto, since the metropolitan area, and in particular the caves of Vila Nova de Gaia, were responsible for the packaging, transport and export of the fortified wine. In 2014, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency
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This print captures the stunning view of Ribeira district from a boat on the Douro river, with the Church of San Francisco and Porto's Cathedral standing proudly in the background. The Ribeira district, designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, holds immense historical significance in Porto, Portugal. Once a bustling center of commercial and manufacturing activity since medieval times, it now attracts tourists who flock to its charming Ribeira Square. The Church of Saint Francis takes center stage in this image as one of Porto's most prominent Gothic monuments. Notably recognized for its exquisite Baroque interior decoration, it adds an air of grandeur to the cityscape. Meanwhile, Portos Cathedral stands tall as the episcopal seat of the diocese and is one of the largest and oldest structures in Porto. Porto itself is a city steeped in history; its ancient core was declared a World Heritage Site due to its rich cultural heritage. As one explores this vibrant urban area along the Douro river estuary, they will encounter remnants of Roman influence dating back centuries. Furthermore, Porto is renowned for being home to port wine production and exportation. The caves located in Vila Nova de Gaia played a crucial role in packaging and transporting this famous fortified wine that bears the city's name. In 2014, Porto received further recognition when it was crowned "The Best European Destination" by Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola on behalf of Best European Destinations Agency. This accolade solidifies Porto's status as not only an architectural gem but also an exceptional travel destination worth exploring.
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