Once considered the edge of the known world in the Middle Ages, the industrious town of Porto clung to the side of Portugal, looking out across the endless Atlantic Ocean, before adventurers risked it all to head toward the new world...
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Once considered the edge of the known world in the Middle Ages, the industrious town of Porto clung to the side of Portugal, looking out across the endless Atlantic Ocean, before adventurers risked it all to head toward the new world. Half a millennium has passed since but Porto has retained much of that rugged adventurous and determined spirit. The cliche that Lisbon shows off and Porto just works is a well-worn metaphor that fails to fully do justice to the latter one''s real charms. With images of a past way of life hidden down in every bustling alley, Porto is a place determined to hold on to its own and distinct identity.
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| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
|---|---|
| Population | Approximately 249.600 |
| Newspaper | Jornal de Noticias – Porto based newspaper |
| Opening Hours | Shops are usually open from Mon-Fri from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm. On Saturdays, most shops close down at 1pm. |
| Emergency Number | European Emergency Number: 112 |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz, C/F |
| Tourist Information | Central Tourist Information Office 25, Rua Clube dos Fenianos, Porto +351 223 393 472 |
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