Viewpoint from the roof of Porto Cathedral

Porto Cathedral sits high above the banks of the Douro. It is not only the city's main church, but also offers visitors a wonderful view of the Douro.The Sé do Porto - its Portuguese name - is one of the most important Catholic churches on the Iberian Peninsula and the seat of the bishop of the diocese of Porto. It is surrounded by the remains of the fortifications that once protected the city.