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
March 12, 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
December 2, 2022
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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
February 1, 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
August 2, 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
April 3, 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
March 26, 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
December 27, 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
October 25, 2015

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