Rio Tinto, Porto

Name: Rio Tinto
Address: Porto, Portugal

#44 among attractions in Porto

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Rio Tinto is a Portuguese city and parish, located in Gondomar Municipality, in northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 50,713, in an area of 9.38 km². Rio Tinto, which in Portuguese means red river, was elevated to city status in 1995, and the city of Rio Tinto includes two parishes : Baguim do Monte and Rio Tinto, with a total of 65,000 inhabitants, being the most populous city in Gondomar municipality, and third largest in the Greater Porto agglomeration. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.62 mi²Coordinates: 41°10'51"N, 8°33'36"W

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Nearby attractions include: Estádio do Dragão, Palace of Freixo, FC Porto Museum, Museu Militar do Porto.

1.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Estádio do Dragão, Porto
46 min walk • Estádio do Dragão, the iconic home of FC Porto, stands as a modern colossus in the city of Porto, Portugal. Opened in 2003 with a seating capacity of 50,033, it has since been a beacon of sportsmanship and a symbol of the city's deep-rooted passion for football.
2.7 miS
Nicolau Nasoni, Palace, Hotel
Palace of Freixo, Porto
70 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Douro River in Porto, Portugal, the Palace of Freixo stands as a testament to the opulence of the Baroque era. This striking edifice, originally designed by the prominent Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni in the 18th century, is a shining...
1.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Entertainment
FC Porto Museum, Porto
47 min walk • The FC Porto Museum, a modern shrine to one of Portugal's most storied football clubs, stands as a testament to the team's rich history and enduring legacy. Located in the city of Porto, this museum is an essential pilgrimage site for fans and a fascinating destination...
3 miSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Military museum
Museu Militar do Porto, Porto
78 min walk • The Museu Militar do Porto is a pertaining institution to the Portuguese Army, dedicated for the preservation of military history, located in Porto, Portugal.
2.9 miS
Bridge
Freixo Bridge, Porto
74 min walk • The Freixo Bridge which was inaugurated in 1995 is a Portuguese bridge over the Douro river, connecting Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. The purpose of its construction was to create an alternative to Arrábida and D. Luis I bridges. The designers of the bridge are António Reis and Daniel de Sousa.
1.9 miN
Church
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ermesinde
49 min walk • The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Modernist church in the civil parish of Ermesinde, in the municipality of Valongo, in the Portuguese district of Porto.
2.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Casa-oficina António Carneiro, Porto
71 min walk • The Casa-Oficina António Carneiro is located in the city of Porto, Portugal.
2.2 miNW
Church
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó de Águas Santas, Águas Santas
57 min walk • Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó de Águas Santas is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
3.2 miSW
Cemetery
Prado do Repouso, Porto
82 min walk • The Cemetery of Prado do Repouso is a cemetery in the civil parish of Bonfim, in the Portuguese northern, municipality of Porto.
3.3 miSW
Church
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Porto
84 min walk • The Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança is located in Campo de São Francisco, in the parish of São José, city and county of Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel, in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Portugal.
3.2 miSW
Library
Municipal Library of Porto, Porto
83 min walk • The Municipal Library of Porto is a library located in the civil parish of Bonfim, municipality of Porto in the Portuguese district of the same name.