Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and Port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchantsrsquo; houses and cafes. Satilde;o Francisco church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palaacute;cio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
