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Porto is filled with intersections like this one on Rua das Flores, directly across from São Bento Station. It is one of the first sights that greets visitors as they step out of the station and is so typical of the many angular intersections that define the city. It is a classic late afternoon scene. Cafés and restaurants are filled with locals and tourists taking a break, sharing a light meal, and… Read More
I made this image simply because I thought it was interesting. The graffiti, which covers the entire building does not seem haphazard, there is a structure to it, not random “tagging”. At the time, I did not know that this building is fairly famous here in Porto, due to the grafitti. Apparently, it is an homage to a form of Brazilian street art called pixação, an aggressive form of street art that… Read More
Back to Porto and wandering the 10th-century streets near the river, Medieval houses and gothic doorways interspersed with restaurants and souvenir shops make for quite the contrast. But, then again, ancient businesses and homes lined these very streets long ago, so not much has changed in that aspect. As I’ve said before, I like going off the beaten path, finding interesting side streets. This was no exception; just above the busy riverfront,… Read More
Our first night in Porto, exploring backstreets and the quite places. The hustle and bustle fades away, crowds gather along the main avenues for dinners and drinks, the secondary arteries largely forgotten. Yet, it still feels safe. The streets are lined by lesser venues, closed for the night. Silence and dim streetlights dominate. You can’t even hear the din from one street over. This part of the city takes a deep breath,… Read More
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