history

The hidden facts about Porto

Interesting facts about Porto go far beyond the Lello Bookstore or the kids that jump from the Luiz I Bridge.…

Sara Riobom
27 de August de 2023
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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
history

The history of the Jewish quarters of Porto

It’s been a while since I wrote an historical post and, since I am stuck at home with the worst…

Sara Riobom
19 de July de 2017
history

The first (and only!) skyscraper of Porto

When I write about a building I am much more interested in its historic and symbolic importance for the city…

Sara Riobom
29 de September de 2016
history

The history of the fire boxes in Porto

Imagine that your house is on fire. There are no social networks, no internet and not even telephones with which…

Sara Riobom
25 de January de 2016
history

Why is Dark Street, in Porto, called that way?

For me, it’s beyond interesting to study the streets of Porto. Silent witnesses of time, they were rarely given random…

Sara Riobom
26 de November de 2015
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