Experience the convenient Erasmus accommodation Porto can provide for you, right at the Douro river’s mouth. The beautiful town covers some 41 square kilometers worth of land. It is also known as the second in size city of Portugal. Around the area, a really mellow Mediterranean climate is seen, which explains the summers there, which are quite hot and rather dry, while their winters are also somewhat wet and quite mild.

The site which the town is on, was already inhabited in the prehistoric days. In the period before the Romans, Celtic tribes had lived there, as was confirmed by various archaeological researches. This settlement did come under the Romans‘ rule, back in 275 BC, this led to urban settlements being created.

The ancient name of the town was Portus Cale. After the Romans left, they were replaced by the Moors. Between the thirteen and fourteen hundreds, this town played a really important maritime role in Portugal, having been the main base for their research and even naval operations.

Then, also in the city, wine production began to grow. During the eighteenth and nineteenth-centuries, the city turns into a real industrial center. Napoleon’s troops marched on it, which led to the awakening of the consciousness on the ethnicity of the local urban population. The citizens pressured the king of Portugal to adopt a new constitution, in 1833, which led to the further modernization of the state. In 1891, an uprising broke out that in 1910 led to the abolition of the monarchy. Today, this is one of the most developed cities in the European Union, and one of the best places to live.

The town is a place with many attractions, and every year very large number of people from around the world come to visit. The tourist attractions in the city include the Cais da Ribeira. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the town, filled with colorful old houses and many restaurants.

The place is quite lively, especially in the evening, when large numbers of people gather there. A large number of restaurants offer really superb food at affordable prices. From here, you also have a beautiful view of some of the other major sights. The cathedral there is characterized by a very interesting outlook. Construction of the cathedral lasted through the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, but it experienced great changes in the eighteenth century. The church terrace there, offers a really great view of the city.

The bridge, called Dom Luis I, is the most recognizable part of this city. The design of this bridge does somewhat remind one of the Eiffel Tower. This is certainly not that surprising, especially considering the fact that the designer involved had also seen involvement with the renowned French tower’s creator.

Visitors can go near the river and see the cellars of some renown wine producers. There is even a black silhouette of the so- called „Don“, which most will know by the name Zorro. The classy Erasmus accommodation Porto offers you, is close to many very nice places, where you can just relax.

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