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Best historic in Porto
11 places from 12 Porto travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
11 places · most mentioned first
Porto Cathedral
One of Porto's oldest and most historic monuments, known for its azulejo-tiled cloisters and views over the city.
4:23· Gringo in Portugalin 7 vlogsCapela das Almas
Chapel on Rua de Santa Catarina, famous for its exterior covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles.
5:10· Dots on a Mapin 6 vlogsMosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Hilltop monastery in Gaia facing Porto, included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage listing.
2:17· Gringo in Portugalin 4 vlogsChurch of Saint Francis
One of Porto's most notable historic churches, worth visiting for its history and architecture.
Carmo Church
One of the standout churches among the dozens in Porto, worth visiting for its architecture and tilework.
6:33· ROAD TRIP Spain and Portugalin 3 vlogsCastelo do Queijo
Small seaside fort near the beach on Porto's coastline, nicknamed the 'Castle of Cheese'.
11:29· ROAD TRIP Spain and Portugalin 2 vlogs
Mentioned once
5 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
University of Porto
Historic university whose students wear traditional black capes, often linked to Harry Potter's robes.
14:37· Ian and Ana1 vlogIgreja dos Carmelitas
Carmelite church that forms a single monumental ensemble with the neighbouring Igreja do Carmo.
Church of Santo Ildefonso
18th-century reconstructed church whose facade is covered in tiles by the same artist as São Bento station.
Church of Santa Clara
Central church with a stunning interior, open for a modest admission fee.
São João da Foz Fortress
Fortress at the mouth of the Douro in Foz.
