1st: Ribeira

The Ribeira area is considered one of the most tourist-friendly areas of Porto. This neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a stretch of land adjacent to the River Douro. It’s known for its high concentration of bars and restaurants.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Palacio da Bolsa, the Praca da Ribeira, and the Ponte Dom Luis I, a bridge that forms an eastern boundary.

2nd: Inner City (Belvaros) – District V

Over 20,000 people live and work in this small, one-fifth-of-a-square-mile area. It’s a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site that exhibits great aesthetic value and scenic character. It is home to the Porto Cathedral and remnants of the Muralha Fernandina (Fernandine Wall).
Highlights of this neighborhood: Porto Cathedral, the Muralha Fernandina, Sao Bento station, Clerigos Church and Tower, the Jardim da Cordoaria, and the Portuguese Center for Photography.

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3rd: Baixa and Cedofeita

The Baixa neighborhood is great for shopping, with many stores and banks dotting the streets around Avenida dos Aliados. Livraria Lello, one of the oldest bookshops in the country with its iconic crimson-red staircase, is located here. The Cedofeita neighborhood is known for its artsy vibe and bohemian culture, and is the epicenter of the visual arts scene in northern Portugal.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Avenida dos Aliados, Porto City Hall, Trindade Metro station, Rua das Carmelitas, Livraria Lello, Travessa de Cedofeita (with its nightlife), and the art galleries of Rua de Miguel Bombarda.

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4th: Foz do Douro, Lordelo do Ouro, and Massarelos

These three neighborhoods take up prime real estate on the last three miles of the River Douro before the Atlantic Ocean. Foz do Douro is considered the richest of Porto’s neighborhoods. Lordelo de Ouro is a residential area comprised of middle-class families. Massarelos is known for its steep hills and picturesque views, as well as the romantic beauty of its architecture.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Porto’s botanical garden, the Serralves contemporary art museum, the gardens at Palacio de Cristal, the Romance Museum at Quinta de Maceirinha, and the Victorian Casa Tait.

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5th: Bonfim and Campanha

Bonfim and Campanha are neighborhoods located to the east of the Porto city center. Originally industrial areas, they are now home to working-class and middle-class families. They are known for their convenience and are well-connected to public transport.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Campanha train station, the Estadio do Dragao (where FC Porto plays its soccer matches), its adjoining Metro station, and the nearby Alameda Shopping Mall.

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6th: Vila Nova de Gaia

This is its own city located directly across the River Douro from Porto. It has become a comfortable suburb featuring great shopping, fine dining, and most notably, the port wine lodges. Over 50 port wine distributors are based here. The views from the domed roof of the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar are some of the best in the region.
Highlights of this neighborhood: Port wine lodges, shopping, fine dining, Avenida Diogo Leite, and the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar.

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