Portugal borders the Atlantic Ocean. Although the land area is not large, it is a must -have place for European travel. As a pioneer country in the Great Navigation period, Portugal has unique tourism resources and proud historical traces. In the magnificent era of great sailing, this is both the cradle of explorers and the travel place for explorers.

Recently, the British authoritative tourism websites have released data about tourism costs in European cities in 2022. From eating, living, playing in these three aspects, comprehensively assess the cost -effectiveness of a city. Among them, the tourist city that was rated as "the most cost -effective in Western Europe" is a relatively niche but profound place.

This is the second largest city in Portugal, Porto. Perhaps compared to the capital Lis, Porto's presence is slightly low. But in terms of history, culture, architecture, and art, Porto is more than Lisbon. It is a city worthy of careful taste.

Porto has a long history. This city was built in the 5th century AD and has a history of more than 1500 years. As the world's navigation country, Portugal is very developed in business and port. As early as the 16th-18th century, Porto was the most important port and business center of Portugal. It was an important bridge and link connecting in Europe and northern Africa. It was a high strategic position.

The urban landscape here has a history of thousands of years, and the buildings with different styles have become its most beautiful scenery. The Duro River classified the city into two parts. On the one hand, the Gaia New Town is famous for Porto's crafts; on the other hand, the World Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Science and Education Organization, Porto Old Town. The Duluo River is like a boundary that connects ancient modern times. And only in the old city, you can see the real Portugal.

In Porto, Portugal's most popular painting tile culture is very popular. Here, whether it is a railway station, a house or a restaurant, you can often see the use of blue and white tiles in the exterior wall of the building as a decoration. This painting tile art has been popularized here as early as the 18th century, and painted tiles have become the most representative art form of Portuguese culture.

For a considerable number of people, Porto may not be a city that can make everyone fall in love at first sight. There are no world -renowned iconic attractions like elsewhere. Many streets and buildings here are slightly old, but the entire city of Porto exudes a long -lasting temperament. In ancient and modern buildings, it shows its vicissitudes but still beautiful.

Porto is a place that is worth stopping to taste carefully. There are some places that you must not miss. Many tourists say: "This city is a bit mysterious, it is difficult to describe, it will change with the changes in the location, time and even light." The charm of Porto is inseparable from the generous and easy -going people here, and it is inseparable from the Dolo River and the Ancient buildings on both sides of the strait, as well as a variety of bridges along the river and the streets of shops.