Sunday, March 13, 2016

EUROPE SEPTEMBER 2015- PORTUGAL

 Porto, the capital of the north and Portugal's second largest city. It has a gritty character with solid hard working people. As the saying goes, "Coimbra studies, Lisbon parties and Porto works."



 Sao Bento Train Station, beautifully decorated with historical and folk scenes in hand-painted azulejos (tiles)
                                                                           City Hall



 Clerigos Church and Tower


 Views from Clerigos Tower


Ponte (Bridge) Luis I, 2-level bridge across the Douro River, connecting Porto with the town of Vila Nova de Gaia where all the Porto wine lodges are located

 Cais de Ribeira (Riverside walk)

 Vila Nova de Gaia as seen from Porto


 Taylor's






University students in Porto

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