architecture

Porto for Design lovers

Porto has always shown its creativity, may it be through its historic architecture or its typical food dishes.In the past…

Sara Riobom
12 de March de 2024
architecture

Best things to do in Matosinhos

Matosinhos, a city located by a few kms north of Porto, is becoming increasingly popular among locals and tourists alike.…

Sara Riobom
2 de December de 2022
architecture

The most beautiful buildings in Porto

I love to share stories about unusual monuments and buildings in Porto, as I find that people benefit more from…

Sara Riobom
1 de February de 2020
architecture

8 great Porto squares

Writer João Chagas said “Porto is not really a city, but a family. When something bad happens, everyone feels it…

Sara Riobom
2 de August de 2018
architecture

The tallest buildings in Porto

Prior to the 18th century, Porto was a religious city and the taxes were paid to the catholic church. That’s…

Sara Riobom
3 de April de 2018
architecture

Best examples of art deco in Porto

The 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was a turning point in modern architecture.The exhibition is…

Sara Riobom
26 de March de 2018
architecture

Contemporary Porto architecture: 8 buildings to visit

Whether you’ve been living in Porto for a while or are just visiting the city, I thought it would be…

Sara Riobom
27 de December de 2017
architecture

Janet Echelman sculpture in Matosinhos

Some readers sent me emails asking me what is the purpose of the giant net in Matosinhos. Someone even suggested…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015
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