Tuesday, 14 January 2014

When You Find The Right Erasmus Accommodation Porto Seems So Much More Amazing

By Marissa Velazquez


Experience the amazing Erasmus accommodation Porto provides, at the very mouth of river Douro. The town extends over a 41 square kilometer area. It happens to be the second largest city inside of Portugal. In this area, a mild Mediterranean climate rules, which is the reason their summers are rather hot and quite dry, while the winters there are somewhat mild and also, wet.

The land which this town covers, was even inhabited back in the prehistoric period. In the time before the Romans arrived, some Celtic tribes lived around there, as has been confirmed by a number of archaeological researches. The town did finally come under Roman rule, way back in the year 275 BC and this in turn led to several settlements having been created.

The old name of this city had been Portus Cale. When the Romans did leave, the Moors came to replace them. During the fifteenth and fourteenth centuries, the town was a very important maritime part of Portugal, being the base of their future research and naval operations.

Then, also in the city, wine production began to grow. During the eighteenth and nineteenth-centuries, the city turns into a real industrial center. Napoleon's troops marched on it, which led to the awakening of the consciousness on the ethnicity of the local urban population. The citizens pressured the king of Portugal to adopt a new constitution, in 1833, which led to the further modernization of the state. In 1891, an uprising broke out that in 1910 led to the abolition of the monarchy. Today, this is one of the most developed cities in the European Union, and one of the best places to live.

The town itself has a variety of attractions and as a result, a massive variety of folks come visiting every single year, originating from all over the globe. The city's attractions also happen to include the renowned Cais da Ribeira. That is certainly among the more incredible parts of the town, having been packed with old houses, along with various amazing restaurants.

The town is rather lively, mostly in the evenings, when huge numbers of folks gather there. Many restaurants there offer superb food, while charging affordable prices. Directly from here, visitors also have beautiful views of many other exciting sights. The local cathedral is know for its very unique outlook. The construction of this cathedral went on for two centuries, up to the thirteenth century, but it has had many changes around the seventeen hundreds. The terrace of the church does offer a rather great view to the city.

The Dom Luis I bridge is likely the most easily recognizable place in the city. Its design does resemble the renown Eiffel Tower and this is not all that surprising, considering that its designer had been a close associate of the French tower's maker. This bridge has been named after the Portuguese King Louis I, while nearby, another bridge carries his wife's name, namely Dona Maira Pia.

Visitors can also make stops at some great wine producers. You could also witness the famous Zorro silhouette, known as "the Don". The lovely Erasmus accommodation Porto does offer you, is bound to be close to many relaxation spots, too.




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