View from Miradouro da Rua das Aldas - Porto

The Igreja de São Lourenço from the Miradouro da Rua das Aldas. This miradouro, or viewpoint, is located just below the Cathedral and commands some of the city's best views over the historic centre and to the Douro.

The best time of day to come up here is towards sunset when the golden rays of the sun light up the facade of the church.

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