Fun facts about Porto
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The nickname tripeiros (tripe-eaters) originates from the 15th century, when better meat cuts were sent on naval expeditions, leaving tripe for the locals.
Porto
Portugal
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
From the “History” section
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Porto is often referred to as Cidade das Pontes (City of the Bridges).
Porto
Portugal
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
From the “Transport” section
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Porto was named European Best Destination in 2012, 2014, and 2017.
Porto
Portugal
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
From the “Tourism” section
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The first Portuguese moving pictures were taken in Porto and shown on 12 November 1896.
Porto
Portugal
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
From the “Culture” section
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The oldest and largest international school in Porto is the Oporto British School, established in 1894.
Porto
Portugal
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas.
From the “Education” section
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