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Port Wine Cellars
On the opposite bank of the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia, traditional wine lodges such as Sandeman and Graham's age their port in huge oak barrels and offer tours with tastings of the world-famous sweet wine.
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Ribeira District
The colorful, narrow rows of houses along the Douro riverfront belong to the oldest part of Porto and were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 for their exceptionally well-preserved medieval structure.
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Dom Luís Bridge
The two-tier iron bridge, built in the 19th century, connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia, and its upper level, reserved for pedestrians and the metro, offers a spectacular view over the river and old town.
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Livraria Lello
The Lello bookstore, world-famous for its curved red wooden staircase and neo-Gothic ornamentation, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and is said to have inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter during her time in Porto.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Porto

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How do I get to Porto?
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is served directly from numerous European cities and lies about eleven kilometers from the center, reachable by metro in about 30 minutes.
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Where can you taste port wine?
On the opposite bank of the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia, traditional wine lodges such as Sandeman and Graham's age their port in huge oak barrels and offer tours with tastings of the world-famous sweet wine.
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Why is the Ribeira district a UNESCO site?
The colorful, narrow rows of houses along the Douro riverfront belong to the oldest part of Porto and were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 for their exceptionally well-preserved medieval structure.
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What is the Dom Luís Bridge?
The two-tier iron bridge, built in the 19th century, connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia, and its upper level, reserved for pedestrians and the metro, offers a spectacular view over the river and old town.