a tour like no other...
The Belle Époque was a cosmopolitan culture period in the history of Europe that began in the late nineteenth century (1871) and lasted until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. It covers also the intellectual and artistic climate of the period. It was a time marked by profound cultural transformations which have led to new ways of thinking and living the daily life.
Meet me by the equestrian statue of Dom Pedro IV (Avenida dos Aliados - Porto Center) and leave for one pleasant walk where I'll show you the iconic buildings of the belle époque in Porto, we will visit several civil character of places such as garages, station trains, emblematic cafes, theaters, markets and many other in a tour like no other.
Meet me by the equestrian statue of Dom Pedro IV (Avenida dos Aliados - Porto Center) and leave for one pleasant walk where I'll show you the iconic buildings of the belle époque in Porto, we will visit several civil character of places such as garages, station trains, emblematic cafes, theaters, markets and many other in a tour like no other.
What plans we have for you?
Come with us then know the history and heritage of Porto regarding this golden age, we promise a pleasant walk of about 3 hours, going through several sites that will make you feel like a trip down memory lane.
A golden age of beauty, innovation and peace between European countries was considered. New inventions made life easier at all social levels, and the cultural scene was in turmoil: cabarets, cancan, and cinema were born, and art took new forms with Impressionism and Art Nouveau. Art and architecture inspired by the style of that era, in other nations, are sometimes called style "Belle Époque". Also it was represented by an urban culture of fun encouraged by the development of communication and transportation means, which further approached the main cities of the planet.
A golden age of beauty, innovation and peace between European countries was considered. New inventions made life easier at all social levels, and the cultural scene was in turmoil: cabarets, cancan, and cinema were born, and art took new forms with Impressionism and Art Nouveau. Art and architecture inspired by the style of that era, in other nations, are sometimes called style "Belle Époque". Also it was represented by an urban culture of fun encouraged by the development of communication and transportation means, which further approached the main cities of the planet.
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