Porto
Location:
 Population: 270 000 habitants
 Area: 817km2
Location:
 Póvoa de Varzim
 Vila do Conde;
 Maia
Matosinhos;
Valongo;
 Gondomar;
 Porto;
Vila Nova de Gaia;
Espinho;
History:
 “Morro da
Pena Ventosa”;
 Roman
occupation;
 Barbarian
Invasions;
 Arabic
invasions;
 Christian
Reconquest;
 Portucale
→ Condado de
Portucalense;
 1128:
Portugal’s
Independence;
 Various
dynastic crises;
The Discoveries
 1415 – Capture
of Ceuta
 Settelment of the
Atlantic Islands;
 Passage of “Cabo
da Boa Esperança”;
Arrival in India;
 Treaty of
Tordesilhas;
 Discovery of
Brasil;
th
18
Discovery of
Brasil’s gold
 “Talha Dourada”
– Ex: “Igreja de S.
Francisco;
1755 – Earthquake
 Reconstruction by
“João de Almada”;
-
th
20
Century
 French Invasions
→ Royal Family
refuges in Brasil;
 Liberal Ideals →
1825 – Brasil’s
Independence;
 Civil War;
 Political Instability;
1910 - Republic;
 1926 - Military
dictatorship;
 1974 - Carnation
Revolution – Democracy is
restrored;
 1986 – Joins the
European Community;
 1996 – Porto’s Historical
Centre → World Heritage
(UNESCO);
Today...
Monuments & Attractions
Paços do Concelho
Torre
dos
Clérigos
Monuments & Attractions
Lighthouse
of “São
Miguel-oAnjo”
Church of...
Santa Clara
“Ribeira”
 Monuments:
 Capela de Nossa
Senhora do Ó;
 Ponte das Barcas
(as Alminhas);
 O Postigo do
Carvão;
 Casa do Infante;
Igreja de S.
Nicolau;
 Palácio da Bolsa;
Bridges:
Ponte D.
Maria Pia
Ponte do Freixo
Ponte Luís I
Ponte de
S. João
Ponte da
Arrábida
Ponte do Infante
 Contact: North ↔ South;
 Historical Backrounds
The Route of Port Wine
 Régua →
Pinhão → Sabrosa
→ São João da
Pesqueira →
Tabuaço
 54 destinations;
The History of Port Wine
How to drink?
 Vintage →
Strong Cheese &
dry fruits;
 Tawny →
Sweet pies &
strong “entrés”;
 Romanization period;
 1638 - Kopke founds a Port Company;
 Wine imposed in the English Market;
 “Vinhos de Lamego” / Red Portugal /
Lisbon Wine → Port Wine
 Warre & Croft & Kopke;
Process of Making:
“Pisa Tradicional”:
 People stepped on
grapes → Festive!!
Technique used on
few Vintage wines;
 Mechanical
Methods
Fermentation of
the must:
Extreme care
 6-7 degrees Baumé;
 Transfer of Wine
Vats;
 100l spirits →
450l must;
 Flavour develops;
Increased
Maturity of Casks:
Diverse timings;
Port Wines:
LBV
Ruby
Vintage
Character
Tawny
Vintage
Ceramics & Handicrafts & Antiques
 Ceramics:
Clay structures;
“Vista Alegre”;
 Handicraft:
Variety of
materials;
Tourist attraction
in Ribeira;
 Antiques:
 Porto’s Street
markets;
Porto in the Kitchen:
Bolinhos de
Bacalhau
Broa
& Azeitonas
Tripas à moda
do Porto
Bacalhau
Assado na
Brasa
Caldo
Verde
Porto in the Kitchen:
Lampreia
& Sável
Pudim do
Abade de
Priscos
Toucinho
do Céu
Rojões
Porto in the Kitchen:
 History:
 70’s – Created by a
French emigrant;
“Croque Monsieur”
→ Francesinha;
 Secret touch =
Sauce + portuguese
typical ingredients;
 Dish for the
People;
Have fun in Porto!
A few Tips for the Trip:
A few Tips for the Trip: