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Here we overview the social activities which are
foreseen for the conference.
A visit to one of the most prestigious Port Wine Cellars is envisaged
where there will be wine tastings and a dinner. A panoramic tour of the
city will also be provided including a cruise in the Douro River. The
conference social program will end with a visit of the famous
Stock-Exchange Palace, where the conference banquet will be held.
Descriptions of the main spots included in the social program are given
below.
TAYLOR’S
CELLARS
Port is the world's greatest fortified wine, produced in the valley of the
Douro River, east of Porto in Northern Portugal. Taylor, Fladgate &
Yeatman - founded in 1692 - is the last totally independent company of the
original British Port houses still family owned and managed by descendants
of the Yeatman and Fladgate families. Enjoy the outstanding views of the
lodges or across the river to the spectacular old city centre of Porto.
PANORAMIC
TOUR OF PORTO and RIVER CRUISE
Departure from Portucalense University to the Porto City Centre, passing
through Boavista Avenue (modern area of town), Castelo do Queijo – the
17th century Fortress São Francisco Xavier and following the Douro River
till Ribeira Quarter, the center of “Porto World Heritage”. Boarding in
the Ribeira Quay, for a 50 minutes cruise in the Douro River. After the
Cruise, stroll in the Ribeira Quarter till the Stock-Exchange Palace for
dinner.
STOCK-EXCHANGE
PALACE
A national monument, the Stock-Exchange Palace is the headquarters of the
Porto Commercial Association. Founded in 1834, by a group of leading
merchants of Porto, the Palace is one of the most notable examples of
neo-classical architecture of the city. Since then, it has been the
perfect venue for official receptions and political and international
events. Located in the heart of the area recently classified as World
Heritage by UNESCO, the Stock-Exchange Palace, member of the Historic
Conference Centres of Europe, is one of the most visited monuments,
notably for its renowned Arabian Hall.
Photos and text quotations: © Tourism Department of the Porto City Council
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