Porto and Lisbon are Portugal’s two most popular cities and although they share some similarities, they also feel very different.
For a first impression, I would say that Porto feels more intense. The historic centre feels more compact and vertical, with a darker, more medieval atmosphere.
Lisbon, because of the 1755 earthquake and the reconstruction of Baixa, feels more open. The light in Lisbon is also different and maybe that’s why the city feels somehow brighter and more relaxed.
Lisbon is more multicultural and busier, while Porto still feels a bit more preserved in some areas.
Some people say the food is better in Porto than in Lisbon but honestly I don’t agree. Both cities still have great traditional tascas.
One thing is certain though: in Lisbon it’s much easier to decide which pastel de nata is the best than to decide which francesinha is the best in Porto
For those who have visited both cities, what’s your opinion?
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