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Oporto is a Portuguese city, capital of the homonymous district in the northwest of Portugal and belongs to the northern region and sub-region of the Grand Harbour. The city of Porto is known as the City Invicta and how North Capital. It has an old socio-economic link to England and is the city where the largest British community in Portugal, and even considered the Portuguese city with the temperament more "Central European" and where the oldest and most consistent Jewish roots of Portuguese through an inheritance "Marrano" Millennial where better can be seen in Portugal, the old adage Central European Protestant ethic that retrieves the spirit of 'nation' Jewish and that generated the free play of capitalism and market economy "Stadtluft macht frei" ("The city air liberates"). It is the city that gave its name to Portugal - very early (c. 200 BC), when designated for Portus Cale, coming later to become the capital of the Portuguese Province, from where he graduated Portugal and where, more later, he built the Portuguese Empire, since it was built, mostly by people from the North. It is still a city known worldwide for its wine, its bridges and contemporary and ancient architecture, its historic center, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the quality of its restaurants and for its cuisine, its main football team, Football Clube do Porto, as well as its main public universities: the University of Porto, placed among the top 200 in the world and among the top 100 universities in Europe. In 2012 and 2014, the city of Porto was elected "Best European Destination" distinction awarded annually by the European Consumers Choice. In 2013, it was voted "Best holiday destination in Europe" by Lonely Planet. Also in 2014, the magazine Business Destinations, which annually organizes Bussiness Destinations Travel Awards, considered that the Customs Port is the best room for "meeting and conference" Europe by electing this congress center for its quality and urban integration . Porto, a wonderful town that is looking to be discovered

EN: Porto is a Portuguese city, capital of the homonymous district, located in the northwest of Portugal and belongs to the northern region and sub-region of Greater Porto. The city of Oporto is known to the City and the Invicta the Capital of the North. It has an old socio-economic link to England and is the city where the largest British community in Portugal, and even Considered the English city with more temper 'Central European' and where are the oldest and most consistent of the Portuguese Jewish roots through the 'Marrano' ancient heritage, Which can be seen best in Portugal, the old adage central European Protestant ethic que recovers the spirit of 'nation' and Jewish que generated the free play of capitalism and the market economy "Stadtluft macht frei" ("city air liberates "). It is the city que casette its name to Portugal - very early, When designated for Portus Cale, coming later to Become the capital of Portucalense, where he graduated and Portugal where more later, They built the Portuguese Empire, (C 200 BC.) since it was built, mostly by people from the North. It is Also a worldwide known for its wine, its bridges and old architecture and contemporary city, its historical center, classified by the World Heritage UNESCO, the quality of its restaurants and its gastronomy, its main football team, Football Club of Porto, the well as its main public universities: the University of Oporto, Ranked Among the top 200 in the world and Among the 100 best universities in Europe. In 2012 and 2014, the city of Port was voted "Best European Destination" award granted annually by the European Consumers Choice. In 2013 was voted the "Best Vacation Destination in Europe" by Lonely Planet. Also in 2014, the Business Destinations magazine, Which annually Organizes the Bussiness Destinations Travel Awards, Considered the Customs Port is the best space for "meetings and conferences" Europe by electing this convention center for its quality and urban integration. O'Porto, a wonderful city que is looking to be discovered

Here is some essential facts concerning the port, and a reference to various public and private services available

The city of Porto, known as Invicta city, is the second largest in Portugal, capital of the district of Oporto and the north of the country

  • Location: southwestern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, north coast of Portugal

  • geographical coordinates: Lat 41.154876, -8.609848 log

  • Climate: temperate maritime, without extreme temperatures

  • From: Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 11 km

  • area: 45km2

  • zones geographical: On Tourism of the city is divided into the following geographical areas, for better identification of the tourist offer of the city location:
    • Low
    • Boavista
    • Historical Center
    • In the port
    • Foz
    • Marginal riverside
    • Porto - Other

    • Population: about 260,000 residents

    • Official language: Portuguese (with English spoken by much of the population and service providers)

    • Time zone: GMT / UTC + 1h in the summer

    • Currency: € (Euro)

    • Currency Exchange: made in banks, exchange offices and automatic machines

    • Refund of VAT: Residents visitors in countries outside the European Union may obtain a refund of VAT (Value Added Tax) on purchases made and transported in his luggage . personal Only individuals may have access to this reimbursement

      When you make your purchases should request a statement at the store, which is discriminated the amount paid, the assets acquired and the amount that can be repaid Repayment. . can be obtained in cash in the main European Airports and centers of major European cities, or via credit card or international check, provided that the goods are first shown in the customs
    • Telephone code: Portugal + 351, Port 22. To call Portugal from abroad, dial 00 followed by the country code, city code and the desired number
    • Telecommunications: affordable telephone calls from public telephone booths, with payment by coins or phone card on sale in Portugal Telecom shops, post offices, kiosks and other places marked . To call Portugal from abroad, dial 00 followed by the country code, city code and the desired number

    • Local Holiday and city party: June 24 (St. John)

    • essential telephone Contacts :
      • Emergency Service: 112
      • Tourist Police: +351222081833
      • Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport: +351229432400
      • Tourist Office: +351223393472

      • Hours:
        • Banks: 2nd to 6th - 8:30 a.m. / 15:00
        • Street trade:.. 2nd to 6th - 9:00 a.m. or 10h00 / 19h00 Some stores open on Saturday all day
        • Shopping Centres: Every day - 10h00 / 24h00
        • Restaurants: Lunch - 12.00 / 15.00 & gt; Dinner 19h00 / 22h00
        • Pharmacies:.. 2nd to 6th - 9:00 a.m. / 19.00 & gt; Saturday 9:00 a.m. / 13.00 pharmacies List in permanent service posted on every pharmacy
        • Most of the city's museums are closed on Mondays If you want to visit a museum on this day of the week, make sure it is open

        • Parking : pay car parks in the city center

        • Tips: not included in the final price Tips are optional

        • Electricity: 230/400 Volts with a frequency of 50 Hz: Electrical outlets in accordance with European standards

        • Passports and visas: & nbsp; Citizens of the European Union, Andorra, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway, Romania and Switzerland need only an identity card to enter Portugal

          If minors in addition to the identity card, should also present a parental permission to travel

          For stays with a duration not exceeding 90 days a passport valid for a period exceeding three months after the end of the stay is required for visitors from Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas , Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, . Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela and Regions Special Administrative Republic of China in Hong Kong and Macau

          Citizens from countries not mentioned above need a visa to enter Portugal, which may be requested from the Consulate or Embassy of Portugal in their country for stays . up to a limit of 90 days

          Under the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement, passengers to or from another Schengen state, understood as an internal flight, do not require new visa.

        • People with physical difficulties, hearing and visual : The features identified as having services or facilities suitable for people with physical, hearing and visual difficulties are clearly marked in this portal Tourism Many of the vehicles. Public transportation is readily accessible to people with physical difficulties

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