Porto, Administrative district in northern Portugal.
The Porto district covers 2,395 square kilometers along the northwest coast of Portugal, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the inland regions.
The district of Porto emerged in 1835 during Portugal's administrative reforms, incorporating 18 municipalities including the ancient city of Porto.
The municipalities within Porto district maintain distinct traditions through local festivals, regional cuisine, and wine production techniques passed down through generations.
The district connects through an extensive network of highways and railways, with Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport serving as the main gateway.
Each municipality in the Porto district contributes to regional development while preserving individual characteristics, from coastal towns to inland agricultural communities.
Location: Portugal
Capital city: Porto
Website: https://www.govcivilporto.gov.pt/
Shares border with: Braga, Vila Real, Viseu, Aveiro
Website: https://govcivilporto.gov.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.15000,-8.61000
Latest update: June 5, 2025 17:57
Estádio do Dragão
2.5 km
Dom Luís I Bridge
1.1 km
Livraria Lello
529 m
Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal
1.4 km
Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
41.9 km
Castle of Guimarães
42.6 km
Marão Tunnel
60.8 km
Portus Cale
1.9 km
Jardim do Morro
1.4 km
Casa da Música
2 km
Parque da Cidade do Porto
6.1 km
Clérigos Tower and Church
621 m
Maria Pia Bridge
1.6 km
Bolhão Market
272 m
Porto Cathedral
806 m
São Bento railway station
504 m
Capela do Senhor da Pedra
9.9 km
Clérigos Church
569 m
Arrábida Bridge
2.6 km
Palácio da Bolsa
1.1 km
Church of São Francisco
1.1 km
Praia de Matosinhos
7.6 km
Serra do Marão
61.5 km
Passeio Alegre
5.2 km
Monumento aos Heróis da Guerra Peninsular
1.8 km
Monastery of Serra do Pilar
1.3 km
Paço dos Duques de Bragança
42.4 km
Igreja da Lapa
811 mReviews
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