St. Martin’s Day – what to know about this day: The legends tell us that in the year 337 a.c., very rigorous and cold autumn took place all over Europe. St. Martin was a Gallic knight who became a Christian preacher and on that day, he was returning home after a battle, riding his horse...Read More
Lello’s Bookstore: If you’re in Porto you should know that Lello’s Bookstore is not only one of the most emblematic bookstores in Portugal, but also in the world. so naturally, going there is a must to enrichen your trip! With City Lovers Tours it’s possible to join the Free Walking Tour Porto and get to know more about this hidden treasure in...Read More
Halloween’s fan, let´s see if you know how the holiday started. It got its start thousands of years ago with the Celts. On October 31st, they used to celebrate a holiday known as Samhain and they believed that the dead could walk the earth. The costumes, Halloween’s most enduring tradition, were donned either to calm...Read More
Crystal Palace in Porto: out of sight of those who walk in Porto’s Historical Centre, on the west zone of the city, you will find the beautiful Crystal Palace Gardens. Well, we call it like that because in the early times existed, indeed, a real Crystal Palace – very similar to the one in London. Built...Read More
São João in Porto: If you’re planning a visit to Porto and you happen to stay here during the evening of the 23rd to the 24th of June, consider yourself lucky. You will experience the wildest and biggest celebration of the city! São João – The Origin: To understand the origin of these festivities we...Read More
Day of Portugal: The date honors the death of national literary icon Luís de Camões on 10 June 1580, famous for writing the most extraordinary piece about the Portuguese adventures and discoveries – the Lusíadas! Camões wrote the Lusíadas focusing this epic poem mainly on the 15th-century Portuguese explorations, which brought fame and fortune to...Read More
São Bento Train Station is one of the main landmarks of Porto, and turns 100 YEARS TODAY! If you’re wandering around the city, you have probably noticed the train station. After all, it is hard to miss it (especially if you need to take the train!). It’s considered one of the most beautiful railway stations...Read More
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