Friday, May 9, 2008

More Photos (II) of Porto, Portugal (May 5-7, 2008)

A Manueline-style pillory in the Se Cathedral Square
The 12th century Se Cathedral, originally built in the Romanesque style and later updated with Gothic and Baroque elements Beautiful blue painted azulejos (tiles) line the walls of the Se Cathedral cloisters
The Beaux Arts Praca da Liberdade Looking down from the Torre dos Clerigos, a 76m-high tower built in the 18th century (note the tramline that runs in front of the Praca da Liberdade)
The riverfront tram runs from Praca de Ribeira almost out to the sea

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