Braga, today the third largest city in Portugal, is over 2000 years old and was already known to the Romans. During the Migration Period, Braga was the most important city of the Suebi, a tribal group of Germanic peoples. Later, the Moors took control on several occasions. Over the years, many churches have been built […]
Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto
A bright afternoon invites us to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, the town on the opposite bank of the Douro. We cross the Douro by metro over the Ponte Dom Luís I. It was designed and built by Théophile Seyrig and opened in 1886. The Ponte Maria Pia, built by Gustave Eiffel, was opened in […]
Porto City Walk – Part 1
This time, we try to explore the northern part of Porto’s old town on our city walk. The starting point is São Bento train station. The entrance hall is richly decorated with azulejos (Portuguese tile paintings). One shows the conquest of Ceuta by Infante D. Henrique, who made Portugal a maritime nation. The station is […]
First impressions of Porto
After we arrive in Porto, we take the opportunity to get our first impressions of this incredible city. Starting from São Bento, we take a look at the Rua das Flores, one of the major shopping and restaurant streets in Porto, before walking along the Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, which leads to the banks […]
Flight from Luxembourg to Porto and Hannah’s Studios
After a rainy winter, we decided to visit the city of Porto in Portugal at the beginning of February. The weather forecasts are turning out to be very favorable, and we hoped for a spring-like atmosphere. The nearest airport to our home is Luxembourg. We set off by car early in the morning, as there […]