The Museum of Port Wine

The Museum of Port Wine is part of the city's landscape. Those passing by the river Douro can see a warehouse from the 18^th century, where this museum is located, since 2004.

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Their goal is to spread the history and importance of the port wine. According to the museum, the Port wine trade helped the historical development of the city. Who visits this museum can see posts and illustrative panels of all commercial activity, the wine region, the railway line of the Douro, the Rabelo boats, the evolution of the bottles and other products related to this wine.

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Curiosities: Douro river / Rio Douro

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Did you know that Douro river is one of the largest in Portugal? Douro River rises in Spain, 2080 meters above the sea level and is one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. It crosses the North of Portugal and flows at the mouth of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. 
Previously, it was across the river that various products were carried, such as wine. Today, the boats moving on the river are dedicated to tourism.