Porto is the third best place to visit in 2017, says U.S. News Today
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Porto is number three and the only Portuguese city in U.S. News "World's Best Places to Visit" Ranking 2017. U.S. News uses expert opinions, user votes and current trends to compile this list every year.
Long known as the best destination for wine lovers, Porto is the must go city in 2017.
In addition to being a fascinating destination, Porto has an array of things to offer. Visitors can stroll around the city and appreciate the arresting views of Douro River from iconic Luís I Bridge - Porto is known as City of Bridges from the six arches spanning the Rio Douro.
Travellers can also visit the colourful UNESCO World Heritage district, taste one of the top wines in the world - Port - in the renowned wineries in the neighbouring Gaia, take the tram to Foz and hit the many European Quality Blue Flag Award beaches and enjoy the captivating coastal landscape and outdoors.
Porto boasts wealth of museums such as Serralves Contemporary Art Museum and Museu Soares dos Reis, old churches such as Porto Cathedral - Sé and Igeja de São Francisco, the Stock Exchange Palace or São bento Railway Station. Just to name a few.
Whether visiting for a weekend or an entire week, visitors will certainly leave with the fondest memories and the best time ever.