Sorry Porto 🇵🇹... I Underestimated You
In just 1.5 days, Porto became my white moonlight city. Despite some negative reviews, sunny Porto is breathtaking! 🌟 Porto City Walk Route (see map at the end) Capela das Almas → Santo Ildefonso Church → Luís I Bridge → Porto Cathedral → Miradouro da Serra do Pilar → Clérigos Church → Livraria Lello → Igreja do Carmo → Imperial McDonald’s ✔️ Capela das Almas (Chapel of Souls) Massive blue-tiled walls. Watch for traffic while snapping pics! ✔️ Santo Ildefonso Church Skip the interior—better from afar. Nearby: Praça da Batalha (Battle Square). ✔️ Luís I Bridge Iconic double-decker iron bridge (trains above, cars below). ✔️ Miradouro da Serra do Pilar Free viewpoint for Porto + bridge panoramas. ✔️ Porto Cathedral Stunning azulejos inside—photogenic at every level! ✔️ Clérigos Church & Tower Free entry (tower climb needs a ticket). ✔️ Igreja do Carmo Pale tiles (covered by white netting). ✔️ Livraria Lello Historic but crowded. Book tickets early or just admire the facade. ✔️ McDonald’s Imperial "World’s most beautiful McDonald’s" (eagle statue + stained glass). ✔️ Porto City Hall Quick photo stop. ✔️ São Bento Station Former monastery turned train hub, with tile murals of transport history. 🍽️ Must-Eats 🥧 Pastel de Nata – The least cloyingly sweet I’ve tried! 🍲 Tripas à Moda do Porto (Portuguese tripe stew) – Heavenly flavor. #PortugalTravel #Porto #EuropeTrip #HiddenGems #SummerInEurope #TravelPhotography