Oporto Virtual Visit

Virtual Visit to the City of Porto

Welcome to the city of Porto! Due to the situation in which we find ourselves, leaving the house is not a good option, but the Porto City Council took the initiative to create a Virtual Tour where you can walk through the beautiful streets of Porto.

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Index

Collect all the numbers by completing each of the questions, and enter them in order in the final section to finish the game.

01Introduction

Reward

02Starting Point

03 Questions

INTRODUCTION

Take part in this small “Escape Room” where you can walk through the streets of the wonderful city of Porto!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Starting Point

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Jardim do Infante

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Complete the following quiz, and getthe numbers towards your reward!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To continue your journey, you have to answer this question.

Track: It is so called because Infante D. Henrique, the Navigator, was presumably born there. The building, one of the oldest in the city, housed the services of the Crown in Porto: Customs, Casa da Moeda and the Contadoria da Fazenda. Its beginning dates back to 1325. It is extension 12 of the Museu da Cidade, and it is possible to visit the permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions at the Tempo Office.

Turn left and head towards Rua de Alfândega;

question 1

What tourist spot is this?

Castelo do Infante

Posto do Infante

Casa do Infante

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question Track: This elevated walkway, with great views over the river, is one of the remaining sections of the old Fernandina Wall. The growth of the city of Porto allowed, in 1336, at the behest of D. Afonso IV, the construction of a wider and improved fence, the so-called Fernandina Wall, as it was completed during the reign of D. Fernando. In the past, cod traders were based here.

Turn right and go to Largo do Terreiro;

question 2

What monument is this?

MuralhadosBacalhoeiros

Muralha dos Pescadores

Muralha dosNavegantes

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question Track: Track: It is a bronze sculpture by José Rodrigues. The cube, which appears to float on the waters that flow from the fountain, was installed in 1983 and is considered one of the most emblematic works in the city of Porto.

Goes towards the Ponte D. Luis and STOP at Praça da Ribeira

QUESTION 3

What is this work?

Cubo da Ribeira

Cubo do Porto

Cubo de Portugal

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, answer this questionTrack: This building, built between 1785 and 1790, is a testament to the Luso-British Alliance and the weight of the British community in the city, largely committed to the Port Wine trade. In the 16th to 18th centuries, trading posts served to defend the interests of foreign merchants residing in various countries around the world. With the extinction of factories in our country, the Feitoria Inglesa (Factory House) became the headquarters of the British Club, which was renamed the British Association (British Association of Porto) in 1814.

Go up the street where you are

QUESTION 4

What tourist spot is this?

PalácioInglês

Feitoria Inglesa

CasaInglesa

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, answer this questionTrack: It has been a national monument since 1910. Construction of the 12th/13th century, in Romanesque style, was subject to expansion and renovation over time until its final alteration in the 20th century. The cloister and the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist stand out from the 14th century, in Gothic style; from the 17th century, in the mannerist style, the expansion of the chancel, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and its silver altar; from the 18th century, baroque, the frescoes in the chancel, the galilee and the sacristy, by Nicolau Nasoni, as well as the tiles in the cloister, by Vital Rifarto; and, in the 19th century, the sculpture by Teixeira Lopes (father) in the Baptismal Chapel.

Follow Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, then Rua dos Mercadores, then Arco de SantaAna, then pass by Largo do Colégio, Go up the stairs to Largo da Pena Ventosa. Continue going up to Rua das Aldas, Goes to Largo D. Pedro Vitorino to Terreiro da SéIn front of you is a monument, answer the question so you can move on!

QUESTION 5

What historic monument is this?

Igreja do Porto

Sé do Porto

Sé ao Porto

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question Track: You are now at a viewpoint! From this viewpoint you can see several points of interest in the city of Porto

Go on your left to Terreiro da Sé-Galilé

QUESTION 6

Name of tallest tower

Mercado do Bolhão

Câmara Municipal

Torre dos Clérigos

click on the image to take a virtual tour of the tower and enjoy the views of the city

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question Track: Housing house for the bishops of Porto, the initial construction dates from the second quarter of the 12th century, having subsequently undergone several periods of expansion, renovation and conservation works. With an imposing presence, this baroque, rococo and neoclassical building has an intimate garden facing the landscape of the river Douro. In addition to its beautiful stonework, its filling reveals some of the best stucco works, paintings and carpentry, associated with the names of the architect Nicolau Nasoni and the masters of carpentry Manuel da Cruz, stonework Miguel da Silva and metalwork Francisco dos Santos.

Go Back to TERREIRO DA SÉFacing the church, turn right and you will find the Paço Episcopal

QUESTION 7

Who lived there

Priests

Singers

Bishops

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INSTRUCTIONS

Track: Initially built for Rua Escura, it was one of the main sources of water supply to the city. The restructuring of the Sé area, in the 1940s, repositioned it in Largo do Dr. Pedro Vitorino. With a mannerist appearance, on its back the figure of a pelican that feeds its cubs from its chest stands out, Catholic symbology of the Eucharist and the sacrifice of Christ. In the center is a stone with real weapons.

Go down to Largo D. Pedro VitorinoIn front of you is a monument, answer the question so you can move on!

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question

QUESTION 8

What is this work?

Chafariz Escuro

Chafariz da rua

Chafariz da Rua Escura

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INSTRUCTIONS

To continue your journey, you have to answer this question Track: You are at a viewpoint! Indicate its name and refer to three of the many monuments you can see in the landscape.

Look behind you now

QUESTION 9

Name of viewpoint?

Miradouro da Sé

Miradouro Porto

Miradouro Aldas

In Miradouro das Aldas you see (select one):

Miradouro da Vitória

Igreja de São Francisco

Igreja dos Grilos

Mercado Ferreira Borges

Ponte

Vinho do Porto

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ENTER THE SECRET CODE

Congratulations!

You were able to get your bearings in the amazing city of Porto, you acquired knowledge and got to know a little more about the history of Portugal.Thank you for participating, you are the best!

by Mafalda Eiras - 7A