6 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Porto - Atlas Obscura

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Porto, Portugal

Livraria Lello

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides an Neo-Gothic interior behind a Art-Nouveau facade.

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Igreja de São Francisco

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

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McDonald's Imperial

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

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Porto, Portugal

Igreja de São Francisco Catacombs

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

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Porto, Portugal

Sao Bento Station

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

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Porto, Portugal

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

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Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Tidal Pools of Leça da Palmeira

An early work of the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, these swimming pools blend into the beach.

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Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Oct 14—Oct 20, 2019

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

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Francesinha

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Francesinha

A sandwich so decadent, it was once inappropriate for women to order one.

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