Top 12 Underrated Cities in Europe
| November 17, 2017
1. Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal, but has a proud, independent culture that’s unique to the city. People who live in Porto think of themselves as Portuense first, and Portuguese second. Porto is a busy city – only about 300,000 people live in Porto proper, but many people from the surrounding areas come in to work.
There are plenty of options for getting around on transit, including a funicular – the streets of Porto are steep! Some popular destinations in Porto include the Mercado do Bolhão – which sells amazing produce and groceries, the Casa de Música – a popular music venue, and the Torre dos Clerigos – a city landmark with amazing views from the top of a 240-step staircase.
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