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Estádio do Dragão is FC Porto’s home stadium, a modern, symbolic anchor of the club’s identity and one of Portugal’s premier football venues. It opened in 2003 and replaced the historic Estádio das Antas, marking a major leap into the 21st century for the club. Built for Euro 2004, the stadium was designed to embody modernity, ambition, and the club’s relentless competitive identity. It hosted the opening match, multiple group games, a quarter-final, and the Greece–Czech Republic semi-final. Its inauguration coincided with Porto’s José Mourinho–era dominance, making the stadium feel like a launchpad for a new dynasty. Beyond football, it’s a civic symbol — sleek, open, and integrated into the city’s eastern expansion. The FC Porto Museum next door deepens the experience, blending club history with Porto’s broader cultural narrative. Getting to Estádio do Dragão Use the Metro — it’s not just convenient, it’s literally integrated into the stadium complex. - Closest stop: Estádio do Dragã...

Downtown Porto, known as Baixa, is the vibrant heart of the city, centered around Avenida dos Aliados, offering historic squares like Praça da Liberdade, iconic landmarks such as the Clerigos Tower and Lello Bookstore, bustling shopping streets like Rua de Santa Catarina, and lively nightlife, all while being the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Ribeira district by the Douro River.  Although its limits are not formally marked out, we will call the center of Porto the area including Cordoaria, Praça da Liberdade (Aliados) and São Bento Station. This perimeter also includes important streets of Porto such as Rua Santa Catarina and Rua de Cedofeita. Going up a bit from the São Bento Station, you will find the Sé neighborhood, which is one of the oldest and most traditional in Porto. Here you can visit the Porto Cathedral and a surviving section of the medieval city wall, called Muralha Fernandina. The views over the river from here are eye-catching. Cedofeita is the favorite neighbor...

Vila Nova de Gaia is the traditional home of port wine cellars, where barrels were historically aged after arriving from the Douro Valley by rabelo boats. Today, these cellars are cultural landmarks, offering both immersive tours and spectacular views of Porto across the river. If you’re visiting Vila Nova de Gaia, these wine cellars are the must-see spots for port tastings and tours. They line the Douro River and each offers a unique experience blending history, tradition, and flavor.  The WOW District (World of Wine) in Vila Nova de Gaia is a massive cultural hub opened in 2020, transforming old Port wine warehouses into a vibrant space with 7 museums, 12 restaurants and bars, shops, and a wine school. It blends wine heritage with fashion, art, history, and gastronomy, making it one of Portugal’s most ambitious cultural projects. This is a guide for exploring Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and the WOW District in Vila Nova de Gaia. History of Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia ...