Historic Museum of the Liberation of Rome
Free: All time This small, modest museum is housed on several floors of a nondescript apartment building. However, what makes the Historic Museum of the Liberation of Rome site interesting is that it was once the headquarters of the German SS Kommandateur during WWII. It was then transformed into a prison in January 1944, where...
Altare della Patria (The Wedding Cake)
Free: All time The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) a.k.a “II Vittoriano” is a controversial monument built in honour of Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy. It also holds a guarded eternal flame at the tomb of an unknown Italian soldier from WWI. The monument is controversial since its construction...
La Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth)
Free: All time La Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth) is an image, carved from Pavonazzo marble, of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The sculpture is thought to be part of a first-century ancient Roman fountain, or perhaps a manhole cover, portraying one of...
Gallery of the National Academy of San Luca
Free: All time The Accademia di San Luca, (the “Academy of Saint Luke”) was founded in 1577 as an association of artists in Rome with the purpose of elevating the work of “artists”, which included painters, sculptors and architects, above that of mere craftsmen. In 1620s, Pope Urban VIII extended broad rights to the academy...
Vatican Museums
Free: Last Sunday each month 8:30am – 2pm (last admission at 12:30pm) What started as a group of sculpture collections by Pope Julius II in the 16th century has today become the 5.5 hectare Vatican Museums complex. Perhaps best known for its Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s famous nine-panelled murals, the Museum also houses many other...
Dom Luis Bridge
Free: All time Well, yes it’s a bridge, but it is a beautiful bridge and offers amazing views! The bridge itself is a big metal arch that connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia and it was built by a Téophile Seyrig, a working partner of Eiffel. The bridge can be crossed by foot both...
Cais da Ribeira
Free: All time Right on the shore of Douro’s river you find Cais da Ribeira, one of the oldest and picturesque places of Porto. Between the narrow streets and colorful buildings, the typical boats and the river, there are a great variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Although it is a really touristic spot it is also...
Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral)
Free: All time The Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral) was built by Bishop Hugh on the 12th century. However, it’s has suffered many changes along the years but its overall facade remained Romanesque, particularly its interior. It’s located in the oldest district in Porto, where the city was born. The large square in front of the Cathedral...
Free Walking Tour in Porto | Pancho Tours
Free: All time Pancho tours was created by young travellers from all around the world and want to be a reference tour agency for backpackers by offering the cheapest options and alternative activities. The walking tours offered are free (well, are based on tips) happens everyday (rain or shine) in three different schedules. Depending on...
Serra do Pilar
Free: All time For the most beautiful view over the Douro river and Porto downtown don’t miss Serra do Pilar (i recommend to go there in the sunset)! Serra do Pilar is located in Gaia, just across the São Luís Bridge. If you are coming from Porto, i recommend you to cross the bridge (the...
Romantic Paths
Free: All time There are five walking routes in Porto that are described as the romantic paths. These trails takes you to hidden and silent streets where you can experience the romantic , bourgeois, rural and industrial Porto from the 18th century. All the paths are themed and all of them starts in Palácio de...
