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Port wine is a very old wine. Like other fortified wines, it is also an alternative wine found after adding brandy to enhance the body because it is not conducive to long-distance transportation.

It is this relatively special process that makes Port wine taste sweeter, usually with raspberry, blackberry, caramel, cinnamon and chocolate flavors.

In terms of flavor, the royal red porter has more berry and chocolate flavors, while the brown porter has more caramel flavor. Compared with the two, the latter is sweeter than the former.

It is also because of the sweet flavor of Port wine that makes it a pre-dinner aperitif, and the best choice for after-dinner digestion. Some lighter white Port can be used as a pre-dinner aperitif. You need to drink the wine before drinking. Cool down to about 10 degrees Celsius.

Port wine with higher sweetness is suitable for dessert wine after dinner. It is just right to pair with desserts. The usual serving temperature can be around 15-18 degrees.

At the same time, Port wine is very suitable for pairing with rich flavor foods, such as cheese, chocolate, caramel desserts, smoked nuts, etc. In addition, Port wine can also form a perfect match with cigars.

After the meal, Yang Cheng ordered a cigar and asked the butler to set up a small table on the terrace, facing the winding Douro River. He was drinking and smoking by himself and didn’t know what to think, so he stayed for more than one. When I was young, Liu Junyu came over and asked, "The butler asked if I want to go to the center of Porto, or he can arrange local tours~"

Yang Cheng regained his senses, "Go to Porto. By the way, ask if he can buy tickets for Porto."

Liu Junyu brought the butler up, "Mr. Yang, there is a highlight tonight. Porto is playing against Sporting Lisbon. At present, the two teams are ranked second and third in the standings. The difference is only 3 points. The second place. There is also a three-point gap between Porto and Benfica, the first place, so this game is not to be missed for Porto. The scene should be very exciting."

Yang Cheng nodded and said, "Very well, can I get the tickets? It shouldn't be easy, right?"

The butler believed in himself, "Mr. Yang wants it, we must try our best."

"Thank you, I will go shopping in Porto, waiting for your good news~"

"No problem, I'll arrange the car~"

Porto is located on the banks of the Douro River. If you say that the largest city in Portugal, except for the first Lisbon, then it is to be counted. It is famous for port wine and football. If port wine is Portugal's foreign "First Ambassador", then football is the goal of attracting hatred.

Porto has a long history. There are many famous ancient buildings in the city, palaces, churches, museums, monuments, sculptures and statues abound. As a representative of the temperate maritime climate, Porto is warm and humid in winter, relatively dry and cool in summer, fertile soil, and rich in grapes. , Olives, citrus.

One of the most famous sights is the Don Luis I Iron Bridge. This is also the first place Yang Cheng went after entering the city of Porto. This famous iron bridge can be said to be one of the largest arch bridges in Europe, because it spans the city. The Luo River also connects the Old City and the Gaia New City. It is a double-sided bridge with two levels of lanes. The lower level is open to traffic, the upper level is paved with subway tracks, and there are walkable sidewalks next to it.

Standing on the arch bridge, you can have a sweeping view of the beautiful scenery on both sides of the bank. If the weather is good, you can also take a tour boat on the Douro River to view the bridge, or walk across the Don Luis I Iron Bridge. It is a good experience. You can see it from the bridge Going to the quaint buildings in the old town of Porto, the red-tiled roofs and the exterior walls with tiles give people a unique feeling.

After leaving a classic tourist check-in photo on the bridge, Yang Cheng and Liu Junyu rushed to a square again. This square is located in the historical and cultural district of the riverside. Its east, west and north sides are now taken The arcade is surrounded by buildings on the south side of the square facing the Douro River. It was originally surrounded by medieval walls, but the walls were demolished in 1821 and the square spread out to the river.

In the north of the square, there is a huge three-story fountain decorated with the national emblem of Portugal and a statue of John the Baptist on the top. The environment is beautiful, and many people come to walk and listen to music every day. There are also many open-air restaurants where you can taste various Kind of delicious food and wine tasting, very pleasant.

It seems that this place is very lively from morning to night, and it has a special atmosphere with the surrounding old buildings with red walls and yellow roofs.

Not far from the square is the Cathedral of Porto. This church is one of the oldest monuments in Porto. It has been well preserved after many years of vicissitudes. In the Baroque era, elegant porches and beautiful rose windows were added, and the interior was increased. A luxurious silver altar and other ornate decorations.

The roof of the church is made of stone, with a jagged top, which looks like a fortress. The walls of the cloister outside the door are inlaid with blue and white tile murals, which are very distinctive.

There are many cultural relics in the church, including supplies used for religious activities in the 14th to 19th centuries, and the colorful crown on the main altar, all of which are worth visiting.

In addition to this main church, there is also the San Francisco church, which is a famous Gothic building in Porto and one of the most luxurious churches in Europe.

The decorations in the church are extraordinary. The columns, walls and ceilings are carefully carved with rose garlands, animals and cherubs. They are extremely luxurious and can be called unique.

The underground museum of the church contains a large number of treasures handed down from the former monastery, many of which are classified as national cultural relics. Now the church no longer holds religious ceremonies, and sometimes classical concerts are held. However, although the interior of the church is beautiful, you cannot take pictures.

The two churches have two styles, but they are also the epitome of Porto's history.

Although Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, the area is really not that big, at least the various attractions are very closely connected.

After coming out of the church, I got in the car and the **** was still hot, so I went to a bookstore in Lion Square in the old city. If it weren't for Liu Junyu's strong suggestion, Yang Cheng didn't want to come. What can I see in a bookstore?

However, this neo-Gothic building still makes Yang Cheng feel that it is not in vain.

Leiro Bookstore is known as "Portugal's most beautiful bookstore" and is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal. Since its opening in 1881, whenever you walk into this bookstore, you will be shocked by its beauty.

This is not only one of the ten most beautiful bookstores in the world, but also some famous newspapers in the world praise it. In fact, Rowling, the author of the famous magical "Harry Potter", often came to the cafe on the second floor of this bookstore when he was living in Porto to design and write. The library in "Harry Potter" is J.K. Lorraine. The central hall of this bookstore was made up for the prototype brain, and the "Harry Potter" movie was also filmed here many times.

Therefore, this bookstore is also a place that fans all over the world yearn for.

The interior of the bookstore is exquisitely decorated. The Portuguese royal style interior is extremely luxurious. There is an exquisite Gothic-style wooden carved spiral staircase in the center. The wooden bookcase decorated with flowers, the skylight of multicolored glass, and the antique atmosphere under the orange light will make every Some entrants linger.

Standing in the bookstore, you can look up at the sky 360 degrees through the hollow glass roof. Here, you will enter a world of books that is completely different from the bookstore made of modern building materials. The air is filled with ink. The rustle of reading books, the ray of light that shines through the glass window, the gaze of the readers looking for books, and the strong aroma of coffee from the coffee seat in the corner of the second floor can calm your impetuous mind. . . .

However, there are too many people who come to visit this bookstore. Now you have to charge 3 euros for the ticket. Of course, if you buy books in it, the ticket can be waived, and you are not allowed to take pictures in the church, but once you enter it, everyone They would take a crazy shot of what they saw in front of them. There was no way, the law would not blame the public, and the bookstore administrator had to open one eye and close another.

That's right, Yang Cheng was talking about Liu Junyu. This girl was fine when she first walked in, a quiet lady, but as soon as she came in, she was guilty of Wenqing disease, and she took photos with her camera from time to time.

By the way, the Leica camera in her hand is a small toy that Yang Cheng gave her. This girl likes to take pictures. Yang Cheng gave her the top camera as a New Year gift, but she was so happy and praised Yang Cheng as a good boss.

I'm sorry, I didn't abuse her normally.

Yang Cheng was held in tears by Liu Junyu, leaving behind a picture of silly tourists punching in, and then being sent to Susu by her. Naturally, she won with bursts of ridicule.

Some people look like this. They look handsome and sunny, but they don't have to look at it when they are on the mirror. Yang Cheng is a typical non-photogenic race.

Finally, Yang Cheng pulled Liu Junyu, who was still thinking about it, to the old stock exchange. This is a neoclassical building. The interior decoration design involves different artists. It is gorgeous. Its central courtyard is covered by a huge octagonal metal dome. The lower part of the dome It is decorated with the national emblems of Portugal and countries that had commercial relations with Portugal in the 19th century.

There is also a spectacular staircase at the back of the courtyard with a fresco painted by Antonio La Mallor.

One of the highlights of the stock exchange is the Arabian Pavilion ~www.wuxiaspot.com~. Its interior is decorated in the fashionable Moorish Revival style of the 19th century and is usually used to receive VIPs visiting Porto.

After walking around, Yang Cheng’s deepest feeling is that Porto’s architectural features are all-encompassing, and Luo Yue should be brought to play.

I'm tired after playing a lap. If the time is approaching the evening, I will eat first and then go to the stadium to watch the game.

When it comes to eating, Porto and its northern region have many specialties, and food paired with fine wine is one of them.

In Porto, this cosmopolitan city, you can find various types of restaurants, and you can taste the traditional and creative cuisines of famous chefs.

Most of the food here is made from local materials, fully absorbing natural resources, and it is very distinctive. In the west, the sea is the boundary. The fish produced here is very fresh and of high quality. In Porto and the north, trout can be caught. Fish, lampreys and anchovies.

In short, seafood is an essential part of Portuguese cuisine.

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