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March 27th 2009
Published: April 5th 2009
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Photographs of our recent trip to Porto, March 2009.


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Dom Luis BridgeDom Luis Bridge
Dom Luis Bridge

And Vila Nova de Gaia in the setting Sun.
The RibeiraThe Ribeira
The Ribeira

The quintessential view of Porto's Ribeira, seen from Vila Nova de Gaia.
Huff, puff...Huff, puff...
Huff, puff...

...no more with Porto's new funicular!
Steep banks of the DouroSteep banks of the Douro
Steep banks of the Douro

In Vila Nova de Gaia
View of central PortoView of central Porto
View of central Porto

From in from of the Se, or cathedral.
Steep, winding lanesSteep, winding lanes
Steep, winding lanes

Leading down from the old heart of Porto to the Ribeira.
A Portuguese essential!A Portuguese essential!
A Portuguese essential!

Alho, or garlic!
AzulejosAzulejos
Azulejos

The outer walls of several of Porto's igrejas, or churches, are beautifully tiled in shades of blue.
Olde worlde...Olde worlde...
Olde worlde...

Only a few of these older trams remain, mostly for visitors' benefit one assumes...
The BridgeThe Bridge
The Bridge

One of Porto's most impressive sights: designed by Teofilo Seyrig and a certain Gustave Eiffel...


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