Explore Porto's Rich History and Vibrant Culture

1. Porto

2. Location: • Population: 270 000 habitants • Area: 817km2

3. Location: • Póvoa de Varzim • Vila do Conde; • Maia • Matosinhos; • Valongo; • Gondomar; Aeroport “Francisco Sá Carneiro • Porto; • Vila Nova de Gaia; • Espinho;

4. History: • “Morro da Pena Ventosa”; • Roman occupation; • Barbarian Invasions; • Arabic invasions; • Christian Reconquest; • Portucale → Condado de Portucalense; • 1128: Portugal’s Independence; • Various dynastic crises;

5. The Discoveries • 1415 – Capture of Ceuta • Settelment of the Atlantic Islands; • Passage of “Caboda Boa Esperança”; • Arrival in India; • Treaty of Tordesilhas; • Discovery of Brasil;

6. 18th - 20th Century • Discovery of Brasil’s gold • “Talha Dourada” – Ex: “Igreja de S. Francisco; • French Invasions → Royal Family refuges in Brasil; • Liberal Ideals → 1825 – Brasil’s Independence; • Civil War; • Political Instability; • 1910 - Republic; • 1926 - Military dictatorship; • 1974 - Carnation Revolution – Democracy is restrored; • 1986 – Joins the European Community; • 1996 – Porto’s Historical Centre → World Heritage (UNESCO); • 1755 – Earthquake • Reconstruction by “João de Almada”;

7. Today... Casa da Música

8. Monuments & Attractions Baixa do Porto Sé Catedral Torre dos Clérigos Paços do Concelho

9. Monuments & Attractions Lighthouse of “São Miguel-o- Anjo” Castle of Church of... S. João da Foz Santa Clara

10. “Ribeira” • Monuments: • Capela de NossaSenhora do Ó; • Ponte das Barcas (as Alminhas); • O Postigo do Carvão; • Casa do Infante; • Igreja de S. Nicolau; • PaláciodaBolsa;

11. Bridges: Ponte da Ponte D. Arrábida Maria Pia Ponte do Freixo Ponte de Ponte Luís I S. João Ponte do Infante • Contact: North ↔ South; • Historical Backrounds

12. The Route of Port Wine • Régua → Pinhão → Sabrosa → São João da Pesqueira → Tabuaço • 54 destinations;

13. The History of Port Wine • Romanization period; • 1638 - Kopke founds a Port Company; • Wine imposed in the English Market; • “Vinhos de Lamego” / Red Portugal / Lisbon Wine → Port Wine • Warre & Croft & Kopke; How to drink? • Vintage → Strong Cheese & dry fruits; • Tawny → Sweet pies & strong “entrés”;

14. Process of Making: • Increased Maturity of Casks: • Diverse timings; • “Pisa Tradicional”: • People stepped on grapes → Festive!! • Technique used on few Vintage wines; • Mechanical Methods • Fermentation of the must: • Extreme care • 6-7 degrees Baumé; • Transfer of Wine Vats; • 100l spirits → 450l must; • Flavour develops;

15. Port Wines: Vintage Character LBV Ruby Tawny Vintage

16. Ceramics & Handicrafts & Antiques • Ceramics: • Clay structures; • “Vista Alegre”; • Handicraft: • Variety of materials; • Tourist attraction in Ribeira; • Antiques: • Porto’s Street markets;

17. Porto in the Kitchen: Bolinhos de Bacalhau Tripas à moda do Porto Broa & Azeitonas Bacalhau Assado na Brasa Caldo Verde

18. Porto in the Kitchen: Lampreia & Sável Pudim do Abade de Priscos Rojões Toucinho do Céu

19. Porto in the Kitchen: • History: • 70’s – Created by a French emigrant; • “Croque Monsieur” → Francesinha; • Secret touch = Sauce + portuguese typical ingredients; • Dish for the People; “Francesinha”

20. Have fun in Porto! “Feliões”

21. A few Tips for the Trip: Soares dos Reis Museum Majéstic Café Douro Cruise Port Wine Lodge

22. A few Tips for the Trip: Beaches Estádio do Dragão Lello Bookshop EmaLecomte Galerias de París