My home in Portugal

20/12/2017

Hello to everyone!

Today we will tell you about Cais da Ribeira - very beautiful part of Porto which situated in just 1km from My home in Porto apartments.

Porto's riverside quarter is an alluring labyrinth of narrow, winding streets; zigzagging alleyways; and low-slung, sun-starved arcades. Facing the River Douro, though, are terraces of lofty townhouses painted in bright mustard, tangerine, and tawny hues - the Ribeira is an adventure in color and flavor. A plethora of restaurants and cafés set under the arches along the quayside makes this the most popular area in the city for relaxing and socializing. Praça da Ribeira, the riverfront square, is a popular and lively meeting point and buzzes with a young, friendly vibe. This is also a busy commercial district, where grocers rub shoulders with butchers and fishmongers. Tiny, dilapidated shoemaker's studios echo to the industrious tapping of cobblers' hammers, and the rustic aroma of freshly baked bread collides with the Douro's salty, briny odor. Above it all, locals share gossip from balconies or open windows, shouting inexorably across lines of washing snapping in the breeze. The Ribeira is also about history, and exploring this fascinating neighborhood is to discover medieval relics built over Roman foundations. UNESCO loves the place, and long ago declared it a World Heritage Site.

Location: Cais da Ribeira, situated on the north bank of the River Douro, Porto

18/12/2017

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Today we will tell you about Igreja de São Francisco - one of the sights in Porto which situated in just 700 m from My home in Porto apartments.

Visitors are shrouded by gold as they enter the beautiful church of St. Francis. Its 18th-century Baroque interior is encrusted with a gilded veneer so dazzling and exuberant that most agree this is one of the best examples of worked gold anywhere in the country. Indeed, this is a priceless sightseeing experience. Gilt carving embellishes the high altar, columns, and pillars, with barely a single patch of stone left visible. Look out for smiling cherubs and dour-faced monks as you edge towards the north wall and São Francisco's Tree of Jesse, a family tree in gilded and painted wood depicting Christ's genealogy. An extraordinary and beguiling artifact carved between 1718 and 1721, the tree boasts fine detail seen in the expressions of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and other figures, including King David, Solomon, and Jesse himself, which leaves onlookers speechless. A tour of the ancient catacombs underneath the church helps bring visitors back down to earth, but there are more treasures from the church's monastery to behold in the museum afterwards.

Address: Rua do Infante D. Henrique, Porto

16/12/2017

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Today we will tell you about Palácio da Bolsa - one of the sights which situated just in 1 km from My home in Porto apartment.

Dating from the mid-19th century, Porto's former stock exchange contains a wealth of historic interest. Built on the site of a Franciscan monastery, its sumptuous interior is divided into several rooms and salons, each one singular in its appeal and worthy of close scrutiny. Pretend you're a wealthy merchant visiting on business as you wander through the Portrait Room with its gallery of uniformed monarchs, and then cast your eyes skywards after entering the Golden Room to admire its gilded stucco ceiling. You'll be ready for your meeting with the boss in the lavishly furnished Chairman's Room before joining fellow merchants in the richly decorated Court Hearing Room to witness mercantile law acted out in due process. You may want to pop into the adjacent Juror's Room before gathering in the magnificent Hall of Nations to mingle with the great and the good. But you'll want to leave the best for last by sneaking off to the astonishing Arabian Room, inspired by Granada's Alhambra, and the one place that really sells a tour of the Bolsa. Incidentally, the building is the headquarters of the Porto Chamber of Commerce, and its members still gather in the classical General Assembly Room.

Address: Rua Ferreira Borges, Porto

14/12/2017

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Today we will tell you about Torre dos Clérigos - one of the sights in Porto which situated in just 700 m from My home in Porto apartments.

The soaring Clérigos Tower punctuates Porto's skyline like a monumental needle. This is the city's most visible landmark, a 75-meter high 18th-century granite hewn rocket. You'll need a stout pair of legs to climb the 240 steps to the top of the tower, but the effort will be rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of the river, the coastline, and the distant Douro valley - a bird's-eye-view of Portugal's second largest city, and an inspiring way for first-time sightseers to get their bearings. Commissioned by the Brotherhood of the Clergy (clérigos) and designed by the Italian-born Nicolau Nasoni, the Baroque tower complements the adjoining Igreja dos Clérigos, which is also Nasoni's handiwork. Built between 1732 and 1750, the church itself is a wonderful example of the architect's affinity with the Baroque and features an elliptic floorplan, one of the first churches in Portugal built in such a way. But the tower remains the highlight and, day or night, its tapered profile stands as an historic beacon visible from most parts of the city.

Address: Rua São Filipe de Neri, Porto
Official site: www.torredosclerigos.pt

13/11/2017

Hi to everyone,

Are you planning something special for Christmas or New Year?
Maybe you have some days off and you are looking for a beautiful place to go?
You don´t need to think anymore, Come to PORTO! ;-)

Porto is a beautiful city in the North of Portugal, famous for his food, wine & sympathy maybe why it has been elected the Best European destination in 2014, 2015, 2017!

Right in the heart of Porto, you will find a beautiful spot for a warming stay! Let me introduce you "My Home in Porto" apartments https://www.facebook.com/myhomeinporto14/

Two brand new beautiful cozy apartments for a maximum capacity of 4 people each. Situated on street Sl Ildefonso, 20 steps from Praca da Batalha & Church, 400 meters from Sao Bento train station, 50 meters from rua St. Catarina, SUPER central ;-).

In both apartments, you will find everything that you need for comfortable staying:

*1 double bed 140x200 with orthopedic comfortable mattress
*1 double sofa on which can sleep up to 2 people with good special comfortable mattress.
*Kitchen with everything needed for you to warm up food or cook.
*Towels and rope
*TV satélite with international channels
*Last generation free fast wifi Internet

Our apartments are situated on 1st and 3rd floor of a more than 200-years building, but you don´t need to worry about carrying your luggage as we added a modern lift during the 2017 renovation to provide you the maximum comfort you deserve.

Please note that "Your home in Porto" does not offer a permanent reception, therefore an estimated arrival time must be provided!

If you would like a personal check-in at your arrival just let us know 24 hours in advance. We will then show you the apartment facilities as well as some important tips about the city so you can really enjoy it.

If you have any question please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to assist you

We will be always available by phone and email.

+351 962 551 845 (phone; WhatsApp)
E-mail: [email protected]
Marina Grebennikova

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Amazing apartments for 2-4 people in a heart of Porto! Just come and enjoy!
From Porto with love.

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Amazing apartments for 2-4 people in a heart of Porto! Just come and enjoy!
From Porto with love.

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