Fragments of Porto at Night 🌃✍️
Fragments of Porto at Night
Porto reveals itself in a unique way at the end of the day, when the light begins to fade and the city slows down.
This post is inspired by my last visit to Porto in December, capturing moments between late afternoon and nightfall.
The photographs were taken during that magical transition, accompanied by short quotes from well-known authors who have written about — and felt — this city.
Photo 1
Miguel Torga
“Porto is a city of granite and soul.”
Photo 2
Agustina Bessa-Luís
“Porto cannot be explained, it must be felt.”
Photo 3
Eça de Queirós
“Porto is stern, hardworking, and honest.”
Photo 4
Ramalho Ortigão
“There is a natural nobility in Porto that cannot be learned.”
Photo 5
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
“In Porto, the light has an ancient severity.”
Photo 6
Guerra Junqueiro
“Porto is made of courage and uprightness.”
📍 Ribeira do Porto (near Dom Luís I Bridge)
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I must admit that I like the very last photo the best, probably because I can see a bit more and there's water. Thank you for participating and for the night-time tour.
Thank you! The last photo also stands out to me....perhaps the water brings a sense of openness and calm. I’m happy you enjoyed the night-time tour. Cheers :)