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Porto
Population: 1,355,000 (metro)Time Zone: +0 UTC
currency: Euro
official language: Portuguese
In Portuguese the city is spelled with a definite article as “o Porto” (English: the port). Consequently, its English name evolved from a misinterpretation of the oral pronunciation and referred to as “Oporto” in modern literature and by many speakers. In 1996 The Historic centre of Porto was recognised as a UNSECO World Heritage Site. 7 recommended sites for Porto are listed alphabetically:
Recommended architecture site.
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Architect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
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Boa Nova Tea House
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
Recommended architecture site.
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Architect/Designer: OMA
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Casa da Musica
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: OMA
Recommended architecture site.
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Architect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
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Faculty of Architecture Porto
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
Recommended architecture & shopping site.
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Architect/Designer: Xavier Esteves
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Lello Bookshop
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Xavier Esteves
Recommended architecture site.
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Architect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
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Sao Bento metro
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
Recommended architecture site.
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Architect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Alvaro Siza
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Architect/Designer: Menos e Mais
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Teleferico de Gaia
Location: Porto, PortugalArchitect/Designer: Menos e Mais


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