Download or read book Porto (Portugal) - Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city was built along the hills overlooking the Douro river estuary, and its historical center was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. It has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th century, when the Romans referred to it as Portus Calle, which is the origin of the entire country's name. The city is quite varied architecturally, with medieval as well as modern living side by side. Porto's geography is hard on the feet, but pleasant to the eye. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.