Before wandering through Ribeira, crossing the Luís I Bridge or climbing the Clérigos Tower, make a stop at Porto Region Across the Ages, one of WOW's museums. It's the perfect introduction to the city, helping you understand how Porto came to be, how it evolved and why it still has such a unique identity.

As you make your way through the museum, you'll travel across thousands of years of history, from the first communities that settled in the region to the Porto we know today. Along the way, you'll discover the events that shaped the city, from invasions and the Age of Discovery to the Siege of Porto and the Industrial Revolution and see how they influenced the character of its people.

This is much more than a history museum. It's a different way to experience Porto. After your visit, the streets, landmarks and views over the Douro River will all have a deeper meaning.

A journey into the past, without leaving the present

If you're picturing a museum filled with display cases and endless text panels, think again.

Porto Region Across the Ages offers an immersive experience with recreated settings, video mapping, a cinema room and even a full-scale replica of one of Porto's iconic trams. Every part of the exhibition has been designed to be engaging, interactive and accessible for visitors of all ages.

It's a journey through the past, told in a thoroughly modern way.

You'll see Porto differently afterwards

Once you leave the museum and start exploring the city, you won't just be looking at buildings or beautiful viewpoints. You'll recognize the stories behind them, understand local traditions and discover what makes Porto so distinctive.

If it's your first time visiting the city, there's no better place to start. And even if you've been here before, the museum offers a fresh perspective on Porto's fascinating past.

Because the best journeys often begin long before the first photo is taken. In Porto, they begin with its story.