R. de Santa Catarina

The cable car ascends to this park at the top of the hill, which can also be reached by crossing the upper level of the Dom Luís I Bridge. In the shade of palm trees, these gardens... Rua de Santa Catarina is one of Porto's best-known pedestrian shopping streets. This long street runs through Porto, but the best part is from the Church of São Ildefonso (to the south) to Rua da Firmeza (to the north). It takes about 10 minutes to walk along this street, longer if you are shopping or visiting several notable sights, two of which are mentioned below.