Ever been to the top of your city hall?

My own story of a guided tour of the town hall

I had never even set one foot inside that building...! (honest confession)

Fact is, unlike many cities around the world, Porto does not have daily or weekly tours of the city hall.  There are, however, arranged visits on special occasions and one monthly opportunity, if you book in advance (see bottom of this post).   

So, this was THE gap on my 'rap sheet', considering I am a tour guide in Porto and slightly 'hooked on' History...!

At the top of Aliados Avenue, the present city Hall is turning 60 this year!

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