Porto - Second Largest City in Portugal
Porto is not only famous for its harbour but but also for its historical buildings. In the 13th century it was an important trading centre. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Porto's train station, built in the early 20th century is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, showing images from many centuries. The city also has modern architecture, museums and galleries. Porto has become famous for the wine that bears its name. Port wine is made by adding brandy to the wine to give it its special flavour. Visitors to Porto can also choose from a variety of famous and traditional restaurants and cafes.
Words
- age = to become older, more mature
- alleyway= path, passage; narrow street behind two buildings
- barrel = large curved wooden container with a flat top used to store wine or beer
- brandy = strong alcoholic drink made from wine
- century = a hundred years
- considered = thought to be
- contemporary = modern
- decorate = paint
- depict = show
- established = traditional, older; those who are already famous
- establishment = business, store
- exhibit = show your work
- fermentation = when sugar changes into alcohol
- flavor =taste
- globe = world
- huge = very big
- hustle and bustle = busy and noisy place, full of life
- interrupt = stop for a short time
- lavish = large, impressive
- lively = active, dynamic
- man = here: to work at
- medieval = from the Middle Ages
- native = born and living in
- Neo-Gothic = architectural style that began in England in the 1740s
- oak = large tree with hard wood
- ornamentation = decoration that makes an object look attractive
- range = very many
- remarkable = very good
- reminiscent = reminding you of
- renowned = famous, well-known
- resort = place where people go to for holidays
- retain = to keep something or continue to have something
- stock = to have in the store
- tile =square piece of baked clay
- tiny = very small
- tourist attraction = place that tourists want to see
- trace = sign of something
- UNESCO World Heritage Site = a place, like a mountain, town, monument, building etc.. that UNESCO thinks has a special importance and must be conserved and saved
- variety = different kinds of
- vibrant = full of life