Discover 6 interesting facts about Porto, from its Roman roots and UNESCO-listed historic centre to Dom Luís I Bridge, Livraria Lello and Port wine.

Porto is one of Portugal's most rewarding cities, and that is exactly what makes it so special. It is not a place that hands you everything at once. Instead, Porto reveals itself slowly through blue-tiled façades, steep riverside lanes, port wine cellars, hidden viewpoints, the sound of Fado at night, and food experiences that give the city a deep sense of character. For travellers looking beyond Lisbon, Porto offers something different. It is a city shaped by the river, by w