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Old World Glamour at Porto’s Palácio das Cardosas
Megan Bull makes a strong case for Porto, a city often overshadowed by Lisbon.
When it comes to planning a city break, Porto – Portugal's second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage site – is the archetypal girl next door. Often overshadowed by her cool older sister, Lisbon, much like in the movies, once you experience the true extent of her unrivalled and incandescent beauty, you can't help but wonder how you didn't realise it sooner.
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