Tag: Porto

A short history of Azulejos

Azulejos – a quintessential part of the Portuguese heritage There are few things more Portuguese than Azulejos – the traditional ceramic tiles that are all over the country. For centuries, Portuguese have been using tiles for decorating their churches, palaces, subway stations, private houses or restaurants, on the inside and […]

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How to spend a few days in beautiful Porto

Porto is traditional Portugal at its finest: architectural treasures, delicious food, narrow cobbled streets, late evenings on the Douro river with a glass of Porto wine, friendly people, and a laid-back atmosphere. This Portuguese city brings together so much history and culture,  wrapped together in a “dolce far niente” way […]

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