{"id":256,"date":"2008-09-26T15:41:18","date_gmt":"2008-09-26T15:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/?p=256"},"modified":"2013-10-22T18:21:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T18:21:31","slug":"when-in-porto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/locations\/portugal\/when-in-porto.php","title":{"rendered":"When in Porto&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic-box size-full wp-image-663 alignright\"  title=\"Porto\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/porto1_26_09_08.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" \/>Porto is without doubt one of the most lively, vibrant cities that I\u2019ve ever been to. It\u2019s not just architecturally beautiful, but is also a university city with amazing nightlife and very interesting traditions!<\/p>\n<p>I was there at the start of the academic year, and I was amazed by the way the university students, dressed in the university\u2019s customary black capes, gather in the main square and listen to the \u201ctuna\u201d (university band) singing Fado to the lovely sound of the Portuguese guitar \u2013 a wonderful local tradition, that helped me realise that my time in Porto was going to be something special!<\/p>\n<p>Another amazing place that I soon discovered in Porto was the \u201cRibeira\u201d, located in the old part of city. There are traditional restaurants, caf\u00e9s and nightclubs, all with amazing views over the river Douro. It\u2019s a part of the city that never sleeps! I often went there in the evening, with other students from the school.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>You can also relax in one of the many caf\u00e9s during the day, enjoying the view of the city of Gaia, located across the river; and see the old \u201cBarcos Rabelos\u201d (wooden boats that were used to transport wine from several regions along the river). Across the river, on Gaia, some friends and I decided to visit the internationally-known Port Wine cellars, highly frequented by tourists and a must for every wine lover. It really is something to see, if you come to Porto.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after my arrival In Porto, I and some of my friends on the course decided to explore the city. If you decide to do a Portuguese course in Porto, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/en\/learn\/portuguese\/portugal\/porto.php\">the school<\/a> is perfectly located, near to both the river and the main square, and it\u2019s a great starting base for exploring the city. The historic centre with its narrow and cobbled streets &#8211; \u201cCal\u00e7ada Portuguesa\u201d as they call it &#8211; gives the city a cosy and medieval look. Most paths finished on great cathedrals from where you can admire the ornate architecture and orange-tiled rooftops.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic-box size-full wp-image-664 alignleft\"  title=\"Porto\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/09\/porto2_26_09_08.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"168\" \/>There are plenty of museums, theatres and art galleries, but what particularly impressed me was the \u201cCasa da M\u00fasica\u201d (Music House). It was built in 2001 when Porto was the European Capital of Culture and designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. If you think the exterior is weird you should check out the interior!<\/p>\n<p>Everything seems really eccentric but somehow it was acoustically designed to enhance the many fascinating sounds and melodies that are created there. In fact, the symphonic orchestra of Porto practices and plays there. In our tour visit we were allowed to take a peek into one of their rehearsals &#8211; which you must do if you are interested in music! The school organizes lots of excursions and visits, which really help you get to know Porto.<\/p>\n<p>One really important piece of advice if you\u2019re thinking of coming to Porto is, as the old saying goes \u201cwhen in Rome, do as the Romans\u201d so when in Porto, eat the delicious food! Dishes like \u201cTripas \u00e0 Moda do Porto\u201d (Tripes Porto style), Bacalhau \u00e0 Gomes de S\u00e1 (codfish dish born in Porto), and my favourite de \u201cFrancesinha\u201d (literally Frenchy) is the most famous popular native snack food in Porto. It is a kind of sandwich with several meats covered with cheese and a special sauce made with beer and other ingredients. Of course always accompanied with the finest Port Wine \u2013 If you like good food and drink, you\u2019ll LOVE Porto!!<\/p>\n<p>Living and studying in Porto was such a great experience that I\u2019ll never forget &#8211; I can\u2019t wait to go back!<\/p>\n<p><em>Bruno (UK)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porto is without doubt one of the most lively, vibrant cities that I\u2019ve ever been to. It\u2019s not just architecturally beautiful, but is also a university city with amazing nightlife and very interesting traditions! 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