I can’t figure out why in English some add an “O” to the front of this city’s name calling it Oporto. I know we make some proper names into easier English words like Venice from Venezia or Germany from Deutschland, but never quite understood why we couldn’t just say Roma…or now, Porto.
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and one of Europe’s oldest centers as it was an outpost of the Roman Empire in the 4th century. It is also world-famous for it’s namesake wine.
I spent a few days here strolling around the riverfront, plazas, and back alleys. It’s a charming easy town…except for the hills.
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Cathy Sweeney
August 22, 2012 at 11:08 amPorto looks so romantic. Love the pics. Make me want to stroll around town — and perhaps, enjoy a glass of port.
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 3:59 pmThanks Cathy…it was a romantic city.
Katrina
August 22, 2012 at 11:16 amOddly enough, the picture of the bridge with the wee cars reminds me of Portland, Oregon.
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 3:59 pmWell then I need to get back to Portland!
Michael
August 22, 2012 at 11:29 amLove that bridge shot with those old cars.
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 3:59 pmThanks Michael…that seems to be a fan favorite!
travelwriticus
August 22, 2012 at 1:31 pmNice photos. I like esp the equestrian statue in the sunset.
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 4:00 pmThanks so much for commenting. Glad you are here!
debbeard
August 22, 2012 at 5:55 pmOne of my favorite pictures is of Porto from the water! It looks like a stunning city and one I would love to visit.
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 4:00 pmThanks Debbie! Alway appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
Kevin Fitzpatrick
August 22, 2012 at 6:57 pmAre you sure it's not the Irish who refer to this lovely place as O'Porto?
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 4:00 pmThat name still perplexes me!
Lily
August 23, 2012 at 6:14 amAwesome photos !!! :))))
waegooktom
August 23, 2012 at 10:34 amGorgeous photos, Lash! I've only ever heard wonderful things about Porto. You're right about the name, too – I don't know why some people add an "O" in front?! Bizzaro!
Lisa
September 24, 2012 at 4:01 pmThanks…but I am Lisa not Lash! 🙂 We both have world tour blogs. 🙂
Victoria | Bridges and Balloons
October 16, 2012 at 9:55 amGorgeous photos. I was in Porto too last month and these really capture the city. I wasn’t expecting it to be so beautiful.
Lisa
October 20, 2012 at 6:57 pmThanks Victoria. It is pretty stunning isn’t it? Love that bridge.
Sofie
March 6, 2013 at 3:47 amLovely pictures.
Any tips on definit must-sees?
I’ll probably be spending two days in Porto next summer.
Thanks!
Lisa
March 29, 2013 at 11:20 amVery hilly so keep that in mind! I loved eating on the river. And strolling around the town. Nice to also go out on the bus tour and get your bearings…and see the Atlantic ocean!