Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace)

#1 Dom Luis I Bridge This iconic arching iron bridge straddles the Douro River, connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. Though Porto is known for having quite a few bridges, the Dom Luís I ... Read more » Enrique Aznar De Pedro / EyeEm / Getty Images

#2 Se do Porto (Porto Cathedral) Perched on a hilltop standing watch over the city, the Porto Cathedral (known as the Sé) was originally built between the 12th and 13th centuries, and features a variety of ... Read more » karnizz / Shutterstock

#3 Jardins do Palacio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens) The Crystal Palace Gardens boast green shrubbery, winding walkways, bright flora and bubbling fountains. Bring your camera along because you'll find plenty of photo opportunities here: Everything from the ... Read more » Anastasia Petrova / Shutterstock

#4 Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies) Porto's main thoroughfare, Avenida dos Aliados, features a smattering of cafes, hotels, banks and boutiques all housed in architecturally impressive buildings. Located in the heart of Porto, just southeast ... Read more » A wandering minstrel / Flickr

#5 Port Wine Tastings & Tours A visit to Porto wouldn't be complete without a stop to sample the city's most notable export — port wine. You'll find dozens of wine cellars scattered throughout ... Read more » Anastasia Petrova / Shutterstock

#6 Estacao de Sao Bento (Sao Bento Railway Station) Built on the former site of a Benedictine monastery, the São Bento Railway Station was inaugurated in 1916; today, trains pass through here carrying travelers between Porto and many of ... Read more » Yellow.Cat / Flickr

#7 Mercado do Bolhao (Bolhao Market) Scents of sweet fruit, freshly baked bread and aromatic cheeses greet visitors as soon as they enter the Mercado do Bolhão. This open-air market is reminiscent of many you'll ... Read more » Sunny Ripert / Flickr

#8 Beaches Porto's location along Portugal's northwestern coast grants the city access to some prime beachfront. If you find yourself experiencing a sunny day, visiting Portugal's northwest coast is ... Read more » Ângela Antunes / Flickr

#9 Igreja de Sao Francisco (Church of Saint Francis) Everyone knows the old adage, "don't judge a book by its cover" — the notion couldn't be truer in the case of the Igreja de São Francisco. This church ... Read more » Martin Lehmann / Shutterstock

#10 Livraria Lello & Irmao (Lello Bookstore) A bookstore may not seem like one of the most necessary things to see in a new city, but when it's consistently named one of the world's most ... Read more » Ângela Antunes / Flickr

#11 Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) One of the most-visited sites in Porto, the Palácio da Bolsa is renowned for its exquisite neoclassical facade and ornate gilded Arabian Hall. This massive building — located in the historic ... Read more » Hugo Cadavez / Flickr

#12 Fundacao de Serralves (Serralves Foundation Complex) The Fundação de Serralves comprises a park, a villa and a contemporary art museum all set on nearly 45 acres of land in western Porto. Billed as a cultural institution ... Read more » Visual Cortex / Shutterstock

#13 Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis (National Museum Soares dos Reis) Founded in 1833, the Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis was Portugal's first public art museum. Art lovers will appreciate the expansive collection housed here, as well as the ... Read more » Angelo Romano / Flickr

#14 Dragao Stadium While Portugal may not be as well-known for having avid soccer fans as Spain or England, the Portuguese still love their futebol. Porto's home team, F.C. Porto, is ... Read more » Edgar Jiménez / Flickr