Guidebook for Matosinhos

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Guidebook for Matosinhos

Arts & Culture

Siza's Sea Water pools are a master piece of architecture that can be used by anyone. They use heated the sea water and are open during the beach season. Visits outside that period can be organized.
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Mga Pools ng Leça
Avenida Liberdade
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Siza's Sea Water pools are a master piece of architecture that can be used by anyone. They use heated the sea water and are open during the beach season. Visits outside that period can be organized.
A fantastic work of Rem Koolhas, the city's new "diamond" is controversial but a spot not to miss. You can explore it on your own or join the daily guided tours at a relatively low price.
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Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da Boavista
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A fantastic work of Rem Koolhas, the city's new "diamond" is controversial but a spot not to miss. You can explore it on your own or join the daily guided tours at a relatively low price.

Sightseeing

It's a fantastic viewpoint where you can see the whole seaside of Matosinhos and the two Siza's masterpieces, the Tea House and the Pool.
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Boa Nova Lighthouse
R. Cel. Helder Ribeiro
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It's a fantastic viewpoint where you can see the whole seaside of Matosinhos and the two Siza's masterpieces, the Tea House and the Pool.
It is a memoir of the coastal defence system of Portugal. You will find several of these structures along the coast, most of them still in use.
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Fort of Leça de Palmeira
25 Rampa Castelo
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It is a memoir of the coastal defence system of Portugal. You will find several of these structures along the coast, most of them still in use.
One of Edgar Cardoso's masterpieces, it was unique when built. Many foreseen a collapse, but the genius did not fail as it keeps safely holding the river sides together.
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Ponte da Arrabida
Ponte da Arrabida
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One of Edgar Cardoso's masterpieces, it was unique when built. Many foreseen a collapse, but the genius did not fail as it keeps safely holding the river sides together.
The building in itself is a fine example of Nasoni's work in Portugal, but you can't miss the view from the top. It's paid and there's a load of steps to go up, but certainly worth it.
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Torre ng Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
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The building in itself is a fine example of Nasoni's work in Portugal, but you can't miss the view from the top. It's paid and there's a load of steps to go up, but certainly worth it.
One of the top 10 bookshops in Europe, it's beauty is not only on the variety and quality of books it sells, but also on the building itself and the memorabilia on old famous Portuguese writers.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas
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One of the top 10 bookshops in Europe, it's beauty is not only on the variety and quality of books it sells, but also on the building itself and the memorabilia on old famous Portuguese writers.
The old stock-market palace is still used to this day. Take the guided tour through it's amazing interiors and be dazzled when you reach the arabic saloon.
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Palasyo ng Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira Borges
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The old stock-market palace is still used to this day. Take the guided tour through it's amazing interiors and be dazzled when you reach the arabic saloon.
Beware of pickpockets but don't miss out on the opportunity of visiting one of the top European train stations. The murals and ceilings of the entrance hall are worth it.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
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Beware of pickpockets but don't miss out on the opportunity of visiting one of the top European train stations. The murals and ceilings of the entrance hall are worth it.

Drinks & Nightlife

The 21st floor bar has amazing views and is a perfect setting for a port wine taste at night or at the sunset. You can embrace the whole of the city, and even catch a glimpse of Gaia.
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Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
223 R. do Bolhão
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The 21st floor bar has amazing views and is a perfect setting for a port wine taste at night or at the sunset. You can embrace the whole of the city, and even catch a glimpse of Gaia.
Perfect place to relax before going out clubbing, a bit eccentric, but the deco and varanda make it unique.
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Once Upon a Time in Port ...
126 Rua da Madeira
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Perfect place to relax before going out clubbing, a bit eccentric, but the deco and varanda make it unique.

Entertainment & Activities

A perfect place to stroll around and leave the city behind. Porto's lung is filled with lakes and green fields where you can enjoy yourself and recover strengths for the rest of your stay.
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Parke ng Lungsod ng Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
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A perfect place to stroll around and leave the city behind. Porto's lung is filled with lakes and green fields where you can enjoy yourself and recover strengths for the rest of your stay.
Its a great place to go for a stroll and has some astounding views over the river Douro in some spots.
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Mga Hardin ng Palasyo ng Kristal
Rua de Dom Manuel II
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Its a great place to go for a stroll and has some astounding views over the river Douro in some spots.

Shopping

It's a traditional market where you can buy anything from live stock (chickens, etc.) to fresh fish and vegetables. A lot of modern shops have joined the market making it the best one stop place.
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Mercado station
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It's a traditional market where you can buy anything from live stock (chickens, etc.) to fresh fish and vegetables. A lot of modern shops have joined the market making it the best one stop place.

Food Scene

A great place to try out good wines and the great food from the North of Portugal in a nice cosy setting. Not the best place for big groups but does have a good price/quality ratio.
Travessa dos Congregados
Travessa dos Congregados
A great place to try out good wines and the great food from the North of Portugal in a nice cosy setting. Not the best place for big groups but does have a good price/quality ratio.

Everything Else

Great surf, kite-surf and bodyboard spot.
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Leça da Palmeira Beach
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Great surf, kite-surf and bodyboard spot.
Another great surf and bodyboard spot usually part of national/international championships.
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Pantai ng Aterro
Avenida Liberdade
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Another great surf and bodyboard spot usually part of national/international championships.