Oporto (Porto), Portugal (Europe)

Metro Arts and Architecture

	Oporto This city in northern Portugal got a light rail system in 2002. At street level, tracks are often embedded in grass. 15 of the 78 stations are underground [mporto.no.sapo.pt]. Photo [Nuno Fonseca, fotopic.net]: Entrance of Pólo Universitário station (2004).
	Underground station architecture, surface-station furniture, signage and typography are quite consistent in their cool minimalistic elegance. Predominant materials are concrete, glass, and steel. Architect of all stations is Eduardo Souto de Moura, a former student of Alvaro Siza. Photo [Paulo, skyscrapercity.com]: Casa da Musica station.

Archaeology

• Campo 24 de Agosto: During construction in 2004, a fountain from the 16th century has been discovered and excavated. It is now part of the concourse level of this station.

Lines with a View

There's a spectacular view of the city when the train crosses Dom Luis I bridge. Photo by Pedro Moreira, olhares.com

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