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From the Sé to Ribeira
The disputes of 1383 and protests against the Company add political conflict to the walk between the cathedral and the Ribeira.
Revolts, Invasions and Wars in Porto: audio walks
Why is Porto called "the Unvanquished", and what did it pay for the name?
5 walks with different starting points and stories. Compare their maps, stops and duration, then choose where to begin.
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Porto's title of the Invicta invites questions about its wars and revolts, and about their cost. These walks follow invasion, resistance and political conflict through city locations. They approach the decisions and people behind a reputation built around struggle, giving you several ways to consider what it meant for the city to stand firm.
In “From Cedofeita to Lapa”: Pedro IV's lodging during the bombardments lets you look at Cedofeita through the consequences of war for the city.
In “The Douro and its bridges”: The pontoon bridge of 1809 and the monastery under bombardment connect both riverbanks with invasion and resistance.
In “The Palácio de Cristal”: Wellington, the opposing marshals and the besieged emperor bring wartime stories into the hill's palaces and gardens.
Choose from 5 independent walks in Porto. Open the one that interests you to see its map, stops and approximate duration before deciding. You don't need to do them all or follow this selection's order; each walk has its own starting and finishing points.
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The Baixa: from Rua das Flores to Bolhão
At São Bento you find out why a station bears a saint's name and whose idea it was to dress it in azulejos.
From Cedofeita to Lapa
Pedro IV's lodging during the bombardments lets you look at Cedofeita through the consequences of war for the city.
The Douro and its bridges: from the Ribeira to Gaia
The pontoon bridge of 1809 and the monastery under bombardment connect both riverbanks with invasion and resistance.
The Palácio de Cristal and Rua de Dom Manuel II
Wellington, the opposing marshals and the besieged emperor bring wartime stories into the hill's palaces and gardens.
Porto, before you go
Tiled façades, steps and pauses with the Douro in view: Porto is made for measured walks. Group nearby places together; the map draws much easier lines than your legs will find.
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