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Porto, a World Heritage site, is one of Europe's oldest cities offering visitors monuments and masterpieces of contemporary architecture and warm hospitality.
Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, is located on the banks of the river Douro. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto made its name over two centuries ago through its connection with the Port wine industry.
It has a rich variety of monumental and artistic heritage, well represented in some outstanding examples of baroque architechture together with more contemporary design.
Porto also has all the advantages of a major European city such as a wide range of hotels, modern shopping centres, art galleries, museums and parks.
The Alfandega Congress Centre
The conference took place at The Alfandega Congress Centre which is located in Porto's historical centre on the banks of the river Douro.
An historical building converted from a Customs House, the Congress Centre offers a wide variety of meeting rooms and state-of-the art conference facilities.
Palacio da Bolsa
A drinks receptionwas held at the Palacio da Bolsa, the headquarters of Porto's Commercial Association for over two centuries.
Located close to the Congress Centre, the Palacio da Bolsa is a magnificent example of neo-classical architecture containing a variety of historic paintings and sculptures.
Taylor's Lodges
A dinner was held at Taylor's Port Wine Lodges, the last totally independent company of the original British Port houses.
Located high on the south bank of the river Douro opposite the old city centre of Porto, the venue provides spectacular views of the river and its six famous bridges.
