The old quarter of Ribeira is one of the most visited places in Porto. Its narrow streets with colorful house facades are jumbled like a maze, and some houses still stand on Roman or medieval foundations. Many of the buildings here are lined with traditional azulejo ceramic tiles, and clotheslines are hung on their balconies for drying clothes.
The Ribeira area is made up of a weaving of medieval streets and shabby lanes in places. This poor but attractive area of Porto ends with a cozy square along the Douro River. Today, Ribeira Square is surrounded by low old houses, and in its center, above the remains of a 17th-century fountain. a modern cubic sculpture, popularly nicknamed the “Ribeira Cube”, was installed. Also not far from this place is the House of the Prince, in which Henry the Navigator, a man who left a significant mark on the history of Portugal, was born.
The Ribeira quarter is always crowded and noisy. There are many bars, cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces, where you can always try the famous Portuguese fish, seafood or drink the strongest aromatic coffee.
The Ribeira promenade offers amazing views of the Douro River, the Luis I Bridge and the wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the river bank, colorful traditional boats for transporting port wine stretched out here - today they enliven the urban landscape and are used to walk along the Douro River.
It is safe to say that Ribeira is a place where you can feel the true spirit of Porto.
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The Ribeira area is made up of a weaving of medieval streets and shabby lanes in places. This poor but attractive area of Porto ends with a cozy square along the Douro River. Today, Ribeira Square is surrounded by low old houses, and in its center, above the remains of a 17th-century fountain. a modern cubic sculpture, popularly nicknamed the “Ribeira Cube”, was installed. Also not far from this place is the House of the Prince, in which Henry the Navigator, a man who left a significant mark on the history of Portugal, was born.
The Ribeira quarter is always crowded and noisy. There are many bars, cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces, where you can always try the famous Portuguese fish, seafood or drink the strongest aromatic coffee.
The Ribeira promenade offers amazing views of the Douro River, the Luis I Bridge and the wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the river bank, colorful traditional boats for transporting port wine stretched out here - today they enliven the urban landscape and are used to walk along the Douro River.
It is safe to say that Ribeira is a place where you can feel the true spirit of Porto.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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