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Rabelo boats in Douro river, Porto
Rabelo boats in Douro river in Vila Nova de Gaia.
The Rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese cargo boat that for centuries was used to transport people and goods along the Douro River.
Native from the Douro region, it does not exist in any other place of the world. Its history is closely linked to the production and trade of port wine. Before the arrival of the railway, the rabelo was the fastest and the most efficient means of transport between the Douro Valley, where port wine is produced, and the city of Porto, where it was traded and exported worldwide.
Although not in use anymore, still today the Douro River holds these vessels, belonging to port wine companies, in the cities of Porto and Gaia.
Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southwestern Europe. Located along the Douro river estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its historical core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. In 2014, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency
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Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola
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This print showcases the iconic Rabelo boats gracefully sailing along the Douro River in Porto, specifically in Vila Nova de Gaia. These traditional Portuguese cargo vessels have a rich history deeply intertwined with the production and trade of port wine. For centuries, they served as the primary means of transportation for people and goods between the Douro Valley, where port wine is produced, and the city of Porto. Although no longer in active use today, these historic boats can still be found lining the shores of both Porto and Gaia, owned by various port wine companies. The Rabelo boat holds great significance as it is native solely to this region and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Porto itself is an enchanting city that stands as Portugal's second-largest urban area after Lisbon. Nestled along the picturesque estuary of the Douro River in Northern Portugal, Porto boasts a rich heritage dating back centuries. In fact, its historical core has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. In 2014, Porto was honored with yet another prestigious title when it was elected The Best European Destination by Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola from Fine Art Storehouse on behalf of Best European Destinations Agency. This accolade further solidifies Porto's status as one of Europe's most remarkable cities worth exploring and cherishing for its cultural treasures and breathtaking landscapes.
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