Chapter 1995 Lane Bookstore

Port wine is a very ancient wine. Like other fortified wines, it is also an alternative wine discovered after adding brandy to enhance the body of the wine because it is not convenient for long-distance transportation.

It is this relatively special process that results in the sweeter taste of Port wine, usually with flavors of raspberry, blackberry, caramel, cinnamon and chocolate.

In terms of flavour, ruby ​​port has more berry and chocolate notes, while tawny port has more caramel notes, with the latter being sweeter than the former.

It is also because of the sweet flavor of Port wine that it is the best choice for a pre-dinner aperitif and an after-dinner digestif. Some lighter white Port wines can be used as pre-dinner aperitifs, and the wine needs to be mixed before drinking. Cool down to about 10 degrees Celsius.

Port wine with a higher degree of sweetness is suitable for making after-dinner dessert wine and goes well with desserts. The usual serving temperature can be chosen to be around 15-18 degrees.

At the same time, Port wine is very suitable for pairing with rich-flavored foods, such as cheese, chocolate, caramel desserts, smoked nuts, etc. In addition, Port wine can also form a perfect match with cigars.

After the meal, Yang Cheng lit a cigar and asked the butler to set up a small table on the terrace, facing the winding Douro River. He drank wine and smoked alone without knowing what to think. He stayed there for more than an hour. When he was young, Liu Junyu came over and asked, "The housekeeper asked if he wanted to go to the center of Porto or if he could arrange local tours~"

Yang Cheng came to his senses and said, "Let's go to Porto. By the way, ask him if he can buy tickets for Porto."

Liu Junyu went to bring the housekeeper up, "Mr. Yang, there is a highlight tonight. Porto plays against Sporting Lisbon at home. The two teams are currently ranked second and third in the standings. The difference is only 3 points. The second place There is also a three-point gap between Porto and first-placed Benfica, so this game is unmissable for Porto and it should be exciting."

Yang Cheng nodded and said, "Very good, can you get the tickets? It shouldn't be easy, right?"

The butler said confidently, "If Mr. Yang wants it, we will try our best."

"Thank you. I will leave for Porto to go shopping. I will wait for your good news~"

"No problem, I'll arrange the car~"

Porto is located along the Douro River. If we want to say that the largest city in Portugal, apart from the first Lisbon, then it is it. It is famous for its Port wine and football. If Port wine is Portugal’s external "First Ambassador", then football is the target of hatred.

Porto has a long history,

The city is dotted with many famous ancient buildings, palaces, churches, museums, monuments, and sculptures. As a representative of the temperate maritime climate, Porto has warm and humid winters, relatively dry and cool summers, fertile soil, and is rich in grapes, olives, and citrus. .

One of the most famous attractions is the Don Luis I Iron Bridge, which is also the first place Yang Cheng went to after entering the city of Porto. This famous iron bridge can be said to be one of the largest arch bridges in Europe, because it spans the Porto city. The Luo River also connects the two sides of the old city and Ciudad Gaia. It is a double-sided bridge with two levels of lanes, high and low. The lower level is open to traffic, and the upper level is paved with subway tracks, and there are sidewalks for walking next to it.

Standing on the arch bridge, you can have an unobstructed view of the beautiful scenery on both sides. If the weather is good, you can also take a tour boat on the Douro River to see the bridge, or walk across the Don Luis I Iron Bridge, which is a good experience. You can see Go to the antique buildings in the old town of Porto, with their red-tiled roofs and tiled exterior walls, giving you a unique feeling.

After leaving the classic tourist check-in photo on the bridge, Yang Cheng and Liu Junyu rushed to a square. This square is located in the historical cultural district of the riverside. Its east, west and north sides are now covered by Surrounded by arcaded buildings, the south side of the square facing the Douro River was originally surrounded by medieval city walls. However, the city walls were demolished in 1821, and the square spread out toward the river.

There is a huge three-story fountain in the north of the square, decorated with the national emblem of Portugal and a statue of John the Baptist on the top. The environment here is beautiful. Many people come here every day to walk and listen to music. There are also many open-air restaurants where you can taste various kinds of food. It is very pleasant to grow delicious food and taste wine.

It seems that the place is lively from morning to night, and it has a unique atmosphere when paired with the surrounding old buildings with red walls and yellow roofs.

Not far from the square is the Porto Cathedral. This church is one of the oldest monuments in Porto. It has been relatively well preserved after many years of vicissitudes. In the Baroque era, an elegant porch and a beautiful rose window were added, and the interior was added A luxurious silver altar and other gorgeous decorations.

The roof of the church is made of stone, with a jagged top that looks like a fortress. The walls of the cloister outside the door are inlaid with blue and white tile murals, which are very distinctive.

There are many cultural relics in the church, including supplies used for religious activities from the 14th to the 19th centuries, as well as the colorful crown on the main altar, which are all valuable for visiting.

In addition to this main church, there is also the Church of San Francesco, which is a famous Gothic building in Porto and one of the most luxurious churches in Europe.

The decoration in the church is extraordinary. The columns, walls and ceilings are carefully carved with rose garlands, animals and cherubs, etc. It is extremely luxurious and is a masterpiece.

The underground museum of the church contains a large number of treasures handed down from the former monastery, many of which are classified as national cultural relics. Now the church no longer holds religious ceremonies. Sometimes it holds classical concerts. However, although the interior of the church is beautiful, photography is not allowed.

Two churches with two styles, but they are also a microcosm of Porto's history.

Although Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, it is actually not very large. At least the various attractions are closely connected.

After coming out of the church, before my butt was hot in the car, I arrived at a bookstore in Lion Square in the old city. If it weren't for Liu Junyu's strong suggestion, Yang Cheng would not have wanted to come. What's there to see in a bookstore?

However, this neo-Gothic building still made Yang Cheng feel that his visit was not in vain.

Lello Bookstore is known as "the most beautiful bookstore in Portugal" and is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal. Since its opening in 1881, you will be shocked by its beauty whenever you walk into this bookstore.

This is not only one of the top ten most beautiful bookstores in the world according to online reviews, but also some famous newspapers and periodicals in the world have praised it. In fact, J.K. Rowling, the author of the famous magical "Harry Potter", often came to the cafe on the second floor of this bookstore to conceive and write when she lived in Porto. The library in "Harry Potter" was named after J.K. Rowling. The atrium of this bookstore was imagined as a prototype, and the "Harry Potter" movies have been filmed here many times.

Therefore, this bookstore is also a place that fans all over the world yearn for.

The bookstore is elegantly decorated, with a Portuguese royal-style interior that is extremely luxurious. There is an exquisite Gothic-style wooden carved spiral staircase in the center, decorated wooden bookshelves, colorful glass skylights, and the antique atmosphere under orange lights will make everyone Entrants never want to leave.

Standing in the bookstore, you can look up to the sky 360 degrees through the hollow glass roof. Here, you will enter a world of books that is completely different from the bookstore built with modern building materials. The air is filled with the fragrance of ink. The rustling of books, the rays of light coming through the glass windows, the inquiring eyes of bookstores looking for books, and the strong aroma of coffee wafting from the coffee shop in the corner of the second floor can calm your impetuous mind. . . .

However, there are so many people visiting this bookstore that it now charges 3 euros for admission. Of course, if you buy books inside, the admission fee can be waived. Photography is not allowed inside the church, but once inside, everyone Everyone would take pictures of what they saw in front of them. There was no other way, and the bookstore administrator had no choice but to turn a blind eye.

That's right, Yang Cheng is talking about Liu Junyu. This girl was fine when she first came in, a gentle and quiet lady, but as soon as she came in, she became ill and started taking pictures with her camera from time to time.

By the way, the Leica camera in her hand was a little toy given to her by Yang Cheng. This girl likes to take pictures, so Yang Cheng gave her the top-of-the-line camera as a New Year's gift. She was so happy that she praised Yang Cheng as a good boss.

It's so pitiful that I don't abuse her normally.

Yang Cheng was held back by Liu Junyu with tears in her eyes, leaving behind a series of silly tourist check-in photos, which she then sent to Su Su. Naturally, she earned bursts of ridicule.

Some people are like this. They look handsome and sunny, but they can't stand it once they're on camera. Yang Cheng is a typical unphotogenic person.

Finally, Yang Cheng took Liu Junyu, who was still interested, to the ancient stock exchange. This is a neoclassical building with an interior decoration design involving different artists. It is extremely gorgeous. Its central courtyard is covered by a huge octagonal metal dome, and the lower part of the dome is Decorated with the national coat of arms of Portugal and the countries that had commercial relations with Portugal in the 19th century.

Behind the courtyard there is also a spectacular staircase with frescoes painted by Antonio Ramalho.

One of the highlights of the Stock Exchange is the Arab Pavilion, whose interior is decorated in the fashionable Moorish Revival style of the 19th century and is usually used to receive distinguished guests visiting Porto.

After walking around for a while, Yang Cheng's deepest feeling was that Porto's architectural features are all-encompassing, and he should bring Luo Yue to visit.

I'm tired after playing a round. Seeing that it's almost evening, I'll eat first and then go to the stadium to watch the game.

When it comes to eating, Porto and its northern region have a lot to offer, and good food paired with good wine is one of them.

In the cosmopolitan city of Porto, you can find various types of restaurants where you can taste traditional and creative cuisine prepared by famous chefs.

Most of the delicacies here are made from local materials, making full use of natural resources. They are very unique. In the west, bounded by the sea, the fish produced here are very fresh and of high quality. In Porto and the northern region, you can catch trout. Fish, lampreys and shad.

In short, seafood is an essential part of Portuguese cuisine.

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