Daisy has worked in and around the WordPress community since 2007. She has spoken at WordCamps around the world. She also helped to organize the first WordCamp Boston in 2010. Currently, Daisy works for Automattic as a Developer Advocate with a special focus on helping WordPress developers do more with the Block Editor. In her …
Darren has been using and working with WordPress since 1.5 (Billy Strayhorn). He’s built plugins, WP SAAS applications, contributed to Gutenberg and currently is the Product Lead of the Store Editing group at WooCommerce. He’s passionate about how WordPress and WooCommerce empower anyone to publish and sell online.
Grzegorz is a passionate programmer and open-source contributor living in Poland. He crafts code at Automattic, contributes to the WordPress core and co-hosts the Gutenberg Changelog podcast.
Imran is a WordPress Developer at rtCamp. He is also a WordCamp Speaker, WordCamp India Organizer, WordPress Meetup Organizer, and a regular contributor to the WordPress community. He is also a core contributor in WordPress and has rich experience in Node, React and Laravel.
Tammie has a varied background that includes psychology, design, development and advising startups. She is passionate about Open Source and community. In the past, she has contributed to the WordPress project across a range of areas. Currently, she is working at XWP as a Lead product designer.
Richard is a former radio news editor and journalist. He worked for the second largest news organisation in the UK before going on to present a news programme himself on London-wide radio. He created a private aviation YouTube channel which reached 1.6 million views.
Author, WooCommerce expert and WordCamp speaker, Rodolfo has worked as an independent WooCommerce freelancer since 2011. His goal is to help entrepreneurs and developers overcome their WooCommerce nightmares. Rodolfo loves travelling, chasing tennis & soccer balls and, of course, wood fired oven pizza.
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Today we are announcing the first confirmed speakers for WordCamp Europe 2022. We have an amazing lineup of speakers this year covering topics such as Business, Design, Gutenberg, Development, Accessibility and Headless.
The topic of the first group of speakers is Accessibility and Content.
Alice is a multilingual content writer and translator with a penchant for accessibility, software localization, and WordPress. She writes and translates content that describe the activity of freelancers and WordPress companies in a transparent, reliable and inclusive way. She created the first newsletter in Italian about inclusive and accessible web communication, it's called Ojalá.
Maja is Webdesigner and consultant for Accessibility. She has contributed to WordPress since 2015 and organizes Community Events in Berlin. She loves to travel the world and has a passion for Bouldering, Art and Accessibility.
Piccia Neri is a UX expert and global speaker, helping businesses and agencies win on the web by putting users at the centre. She loves educating designers and developers in the best UX & UI practices via workshops, courses, and talks in 3 languages.
At age 12, Sofie Couwenbergh told her parents she'd do 'something with writing' later, and that's exactly what she's been up to for more than 10 years now. Sofie learned content strategy through trial and error, growing her own authority site in the competitive travel industry to over 200,000 uniques.
Porto is synonymous with friendliness, genuineness, good food, picturesque settings and breathtaking landscapes. The city that gave its name to Portugal is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Europe and a World Cultural Heritage Site since 1996.
Here you will find traces of the mediaeval origins of the city. Amble along the typical alleys and passageways of this city’s heart and, at every step, we see a monument of incontestable worth, the renowned hospitality of the city folk and a breathtaking panorama over the rooftops and the Douro river, make the historic centre a must.
If you want to get to know Porto, the Historical Centre of the city is the right starting point!
What not to miss
Clérigos Tower
The architectural complex of Clerics, considered a National Monument since 1910, is one of the main points of interest for its Tower, Museum and Church, and a must-see location for all those who visit the city of Porto.
The church and the tower are part of a baroque-inspired building from the 18th century, which marked the city’s urban configuration, located on an uneven street, but brilliantly used by Nicolau Nasoni, who managed to create a landmark building.
At more than 75m high, after climbing 225 steps and reaching the top of the tower, the view over the city is absolutely stunning. From a 360° perspective, visitors can enjoy a unique moment, whether day or night. When in special times, the tower opens its doors until 11 PM. The Tower of the Clerics is undeniably the ex-libris of the city, and an excellent viewpoint.
One of the oldest Portuguese bookshops, Livraria Lello is an emblematic place of the city of Porto, a mandatory visit for those who pass by here. It has been named one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world by the world press (acclaimed by Time magazine, CNN, Lonely Planet, and The Guardian, among many others). The magic staircase, the stained glass window, the shelves from top to bottom and the leather-covered wooden benches tell a lot of stories of the great names that have passed by it. The interior of Livraria Lello remains faithful to the original, being a space that keeps the memory of the past, but which has always been able to adapt to the present.
Considered one of the eight most beautiful train stations in the world, São Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of São Bento de Avé-Maria. The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history and life, such as King João I and Queen Filipa de Lencastre entering the city in 1387.
Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto
Cathedral
The Cathedral’s construction dates from the twelfth/thirteenth century, in Romanesque style, and has been enlarged and renewed over the years up to its final setting, in the twentieth century, resulting in an idealised reconstitution of the mediaeval cathedral.
Special mention goes to: the Gothic São João Evangelista Chapel and the cloister, from the fourteenth century; the enlargement of the main chapel, the Santíssimo Sacramento Chapel and its silver altar, from the eighteenth century (mannerist); the eighteenth century Baroque frescos in the main chapel and the sacristy, by Nicolau Nasoni, and the tiles in the cloister, by Vital Rifarto; the sculpture in the Baptism Chapel, by Teixeira Lopes (father) from the nineteenth century.
The Treasury of the Cathedral features 102 permanently displayed pieces, some of which are occasionally removed for some ceremonies. The very rich and varied treasury enables one to contemplate vestments, books, engravings, liturgical paraments and some reliquaries.
Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto +351 222059028 catedraldoporto@gmail.com
Palácio da Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace
Palácio da Bolsa or Stock Exchange Palace is the city and region’s crowning jewel with over 300,000 visitors every year. The building is designated a national monument. It was built in the second half of the 19th century.
Of neoclassical style, some of the biggest names in Portuguese architecture were involved in the different stages of its construction, including Marques da Silva and Tomas Soller.
Paintings and sculptures include figures such as Veloso Salgado, Henrique Medina, Teixeira Lopes and Soares dos Reis. Many famous personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries have graced Palácio da Bolsa. Monarchs, Presidents of the Republic, and numerous world leaders have all walked its hallways.
Igreja Conventual São Francisco de Assis / St. Francis of Assisi Church
This is the city’s most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the fourteenth century. It is one of the most important works of the Baroque era, evidenced by its gilded interior from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It was the exuberance of its gold carved wood work that led Count Raczinsky to describe it as the “Church of Gold.” And, overwhelmed, he added: “The gild of this church is so beautiful and rich that goes far beyond everything I have seen in Portugal and in the whole world.” It is worth noticing the Tree of Jesse, as well as the catacombs.
It has been a National Monument since 1910 and a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO since 1996.
Designed by the engineer Théophile Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, the Luiz I Bridge was inaugurated in 1886. It is composed of two overlapping iron decks.
The bridge is 395 metres long and 8 metres wide. Its arch was considered, until 2017, the world’s biggest wrought iron arch.
Nowadays, the upper deck is used by Greater Porto’s Metro, connecting the Cathedral’s area in Porto to Jardim do Morro and to Avenida da República in Vila Nova de Gaia.
River Cruise
The Six Bridges Cruise is carried out by Rabelo Boats, which are the boats originally used to transport the Port Wine barrels from the Douro Region to Porto.
Nowadays, these boats have been totally adapted to the transport of passengers and in 50 minutes you can enjoy a visit from the Historic Centre of Porto up to Freixo upstream and to the mouth of Douro, downstream.
Take the opportunity to enjoy a rich and breathtaking landscape!
Tramway
Few become indifferent when a tram passes by. It’s not just because of the characteristic sound, the way it glides on the rails, or the long connection to Porto’s identity. This vehicle is much more than a means of transport, it’s a piece of history running through the city’s streets, a heritage object that can be touched, and that welcomes us inside.
Riding a tram is like travelling in time – it enables us to see in colour what we have seen in black and white photographs. September 2021 marked 126 years since the first tram ride in the streets of Porto, a relationship that has survived wars, regime changes, and other historical events.
Today you can travel aboard one of these historic trams, along nine kilometres of incredible sightseeing scenery.
The Tram takes you along the banks of the Douro River, on a journey between the Historic Centre, in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and the Passeio Alegre Garden.
Port Wine
A capricious and refined nectar, rich in aroma, colour and flavour is present in this city in a multitude of forms and sensations: whether in a wine or gourmet shop; in the company of a cheese board and dried fruit aperitifs; in a jam or in a chocolate filled with port wine; at a cookery and wine workshop; during a stay at a wine hotel; at a relaxing moment in a spa treatment that makes use of this delicious nectar; on a guided visit to the cellars, or at a meal at one of the many restaurants.
Whatever you choose to do, let yourself be carried away by your senses, for then you can be sure that your experience will be an unforgettable one!
With a glimpse of this passionate city, you will definitely have to come back to unveil much more surprises and live unique experiences!
Our original call for sponsors closed in February 2022, however following increased demand, we’re pleased to announce that we’re able to secure some final additional spaces!
We’re so excited that the event date is coming nearer. And we’re looking forward to seeing all of you, however, for some of the attendees, there is still some extra work involved in getting to Porto. Especially for you who need a visa invitation letter. Good news: we have got you covered! Our Visa Invitation Letter Form is now available.
Start your visit by taking the Metro (subway) to Trindade Station. Leave the station and turn left, going slightly downhill on Rua da Trindade.
Turn Left for Shopping…
If you are interested in doing some shopping, turn left on Rua de Fenandes Tomás and walk for about three blocks. You’ll see the historic Mercado do Bolhão – the Bolhão Market – on your right.
The Mercado was first opened in 1914 and for years was a bustling center of commerce, with vendors selling meat, fish, fruit, flowers, vegetables, and other products. Since 2018, the market has been under renovation. Many of the vendors moved to a temporary location further down the block and across the street in the La Vie shopping mall (Rua de Fenandes Tomás 506).
Continue walking past the old Mercado. The next intersection will be Rua de Santa Catarina, a long shopping street that is closed to vehicles.
Rua de Santa Catarina
Turn right and just down the block is ViaCatarina Shopping, an upscale indoor mall. There are dozens of other shops and cafés up and down the street.
Further down the block, you can stop for a coffee at the Majestic Café (Rua Santa Catarina 112), which is a very popular and iconic landmark café. (It is a little expensive.)
After leaving the Majestic, continue down the hill and turn right on Rua do Dr. Magalhães Lemos. Walk for four long blocks until you reach the Avenida dos Aliados.
Look up the hill to your right and you’ll see the Câmara Municipal do Porto – the city hall building. Turn left, walking down the Avenida and follow the remaining directions.
…Or Keep Going to See the Sights
If you prefer to see the sights, continue walking down Rua da Trindade until it becomes the Avenida dos Aliados (Avenue of the Allies). You are entering the historic heart of Porto.
Walking down the Avenida, you’ll pass by your first historic sight – the Câmara Municipal do Porto – the city hall building.
The Câmara Municipal do Porto – Porto City Hall
For the moment, Avenida dos Aliados is under construction due to the expansion of the Metro network.
At the bottom of the hill, turn left (west) on Rua 31 de Janeiro. You’ll reach the Sao Bento railway station, known for its beautiful azulejo tile panels.
Interior of the São Bento Station
From the Cathedral, walk 200m east on Rua de Saraiva de Carvalho and you can catch Funicular dos Guindáis which is an inclined cable railway that will take you down a steep slope ending at the riverside (Ribeira).
You’ll be at the bottom of the Dom Luis bridge. If you walk to the west by the river, you’ll encounter several cafes and restaurants. This is a great place to have lunch and enjoy the views of the Douro River.
You can walk across the bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia on the other side. From there you’ll have some of the most iconic views of Porto.
Along the river walk are several Port wine cellars where you can take a tour and sample Port wine. There is also a cable car ride.
One of the most popular tourist activities is taking a “6 Bridges Cruise” on the Douro River. Look for one of the available boats and enjoy an hourlong ride that shows the beautiful six bridges of Porto.
Using the cable car or on foot, head to the top of the hill and the Jardim do Morro. From there you’ll have some of the best views of the city. Walk east from the park to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, a former monastery that dates back to the 1500’s, for the best scenic view of the city.
From there you can get back to Porto on foot using the Dom Luis bridge for some more great views. Or you can take the Metro to return to São Bento Station.
Leave São Bento station and go west on Praça da Liberdade. Go up the hill to the Igreja dos Clérigos – the Clérigos church, with its ornate tower – one of the highest points in Porto. (You’ll visit the church and climb the tower on Day 2 of your tour.)
Finish your tour with a drink at Base Porto, an outdoor bar in the park across the street from the Clérigos Tower.
You can retrace your steps back down the Praça da Liberdade and arrive at the bottom of the Avenida dos Aliados. From there you can go around the corner to the right to get to the São Bento Metro station or you can turn left and walk up the Avenida toward City Hall. A metro station is on the left side of the plaza. Keep going up the hill, past City Hall and you’ll get back to the Trindade station where you started.
Some Suggestions on Dining Out
For dinner, if you want to try the typical Francesinha sandwich, we recommend Café Santiago (Rua Passos Manuel 226) or Brasão Aliados (Rua de Ramalho Ortigao 28). Café Santiago doesn’t do reservations and usually has a big queue, so we advise going early. Brasão takes reservations so you can book a table ahead (+351 934 158 672).
If you’re looking for more traditional food you can try Abadia, Ze Bota, Adega do Carregal or Cana Verde. Most require booking ahead of time because of availability.
If you’re looking to get a drink, there are many bars on Rua Galeria de Paris or Rua de Cândido dos Reis.
Nice places to grab breakfast and try delicious pastry are Padaria Ribeiro, one of the oldest bakeries in Porto, dating back to 1878, or Diplomata. Both are located at the at Praça de Guilherme Gomes Fernandes (west of Avenida Aliados).
Day 2
Start the day by going back to the São Bento Station. Turn right as you exit the front of the building. You’ll see the Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados – the church of Santo António – with its decorative tile facade across the street.
Turn left togo west on Praça da Liberdade, up thehill and return to the Igreja dos Clérigos – the Clérigos church, with its ornate tower – one of the highest points in Porto. For a small price, you’ll be able to climb all the way to the top of the tower and get great views of the city.
From the Clérigos church, you can walk northwest on Rua das Carmelitas and visit the beautiful Livraria Lello bookstore, which is said to be a source of inspiration for JK Rowling as she imagined Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. (There is almost always a line of people waiting to get in. Admission is €5, which can be applied to the purchase of a book.)
Livraria Lello bookstore
As you exit the bookstore, turn right and cross the Rua do Dr. Ferreira da Silva . On your left is the Universidade do Porto. Be alert – you might see some students wearing long capes (another inspiration for Harry Potter).
Ahead, on the right across the street, is the Igreja do Carmo, an 18th century church with an elaborate tiled wall. To the left of the church is the Igreja dos Carmelitas, a former convent.
Igreja do Carmo
The two buildings are separated by the Casa Escondida (“Hidden House”), a 1 meter wide structure that, according to legend, was built to prevent any relations between the nuns of Igreja dos Carmelitas and the monks of Igreja do Carmo.
Now enjoy the city in a traditional way: walk around 2 kilometers to Ribeira for the next landmarks.
Turn back in the direction of Lello, then turn right on Rua do Dr. Ferreira da Silva. Keep going across the Praça da Liberdade and continue onto Rua de São Bento da Vitória – a narrow street to the right of the building with “PIXO NOT DEAD” painted on the facade.
The street ends at the Miradouro da Vitória, an open area that has a great view of the city and the river below.
Miradouro da Vitória with a great view of the city
To the left of the Miradouro, follow the street and turn right onto Rua da Vitória. After about 40 meters, turn left onto Escadas da Vitória, then take a sharp left and go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs turn right onto Rua de Ferreira Borges. Continue for about 140 meters and you will arrive at the Praça do Infante D. Henrique, with the statue of Henry the Navigator pointing toward the ocean.
Praça do Infante D. Henrique
To your right, you will see two other landmarks – the Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange) and the Igreja Monumento de São Francisco (Church of San Francisco -the most prominent Gothic monument in Porto).
Ahead of you is the Ribeira district, with lots of shops and restaurants. Take some time to get lost in Ribeira’s small and typical streets.
Options for the evening
If you’re feeling adventurous, catch the bus to Matosinhos Sul on the northwest side of the city. There you can walk on the beach, have a drink at a beachside bar, or walk inland to the Parque da Cidade. Directions: Take the 500 bus line from RIBEIRA (INFANTE RBRI1) stop to LOTA1 stop in Matosinhos.
In Matoshinhos you’ll find great fish restaurants along Avenida Serpa Pinto or Rua Heróis de França. Follow the smell of fresh fish to find the best place for you.
Another option is to go to the Baixa neighborhood and enjoy the nightlife on Rua Galeria de Paris or Rua de Cândido dos Reis.
Wherever you go, we’re certain you’ll have a great time in Porto!
Portugal has recently entered a new stage of the COVID-19 situation, with many of the previously implemented restrictions being lifted. The home country for WordCamp Europe 2022 is now in an “alert situation” – a much less restrictive status than the previous “calamity situation”.
This status change eliminates many of the restrictions that have been in place, including:
Confinement of high-risk contacts. Only persons who test positive for COVID will be required to be in isolation.
Telecommuting is no longer recommended.
Digital certificates are no longer required for entry into bars, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, major events, and sports venues. The digital certificate is still required at border crossings.
Capacity limits of businesses, commercial establishments, and other public spaces have been eliminated.
On the other hand, two restrictions remain in place:
A negative COVID test, certificate of recovery, or a certificate of full vaccination with a booster dose is still required for visits to patients hospitalized in health facilities.
Wearing a mask indoors is still required in spaces where it is currently mandatory, like stores, restaurants, and big events for more than 500 persons.
If conditions continue to evolve favorably, as expected, the Portuguese Government will alleviate the situation further on March 8. This may include eliminating the requirement for wearing a mask, both outside and inside.
The WCEU 2022 Organizing Team will continue to focus on the need to create a healthy and safe environment for all participants and will implement all the individual and collective protection measures necessary and recommended at the time of the event.
With these changes, it becomes more fun and possible to organize and conduct WCEU 2022 in its entirety with a greater sense of normality. We look forward to having an event where the WordPress community will be able to interact in person and exchange knowledge and experiences, much as we did before the pandemic.
For an overview of the current entry requirements to Portugal, please visit our COVID-19 page.
Follow the city’s bars and clubs from sunset to dawn with this guide to going out at night in Porto, with ten must-stops until dawn.
Porto’s nightlife is a small but intense world, concentrated in a handful of busy areas where it’s possible to combine classic venues with the many clubs that keep popping up with new ideas. This concise guide of what to do in Porto, between the sun’s departure and re-entry, has it all – from craft beer to lull you to the end of the day, to temples of dance where time doesn’t count. But before you even start drinking, or doing a dance step, reserve a table at one of the city’s new restaurants.
Have fun, but wisely.
For a glass at the end of the day
Catraio Craft Beer Shop
This was the first space in Porto dedicated to craft beer and it is still as important as ever. Here the focus is on Portuguese beer, from north to south, but there are also foreign beers carefully selected by Catraio’s team. The cherry on top of the cake is the fact that it has two terraces: one in the street at the front door, and a beer garden in the back.
This is a project connected to the Miragaia Musical Group, where jazz is the most important, both in the playlist that is played during the week, and on Saturdays with live music. They feature wine from several regions, along with a variety of craft beers and some spirits. The drinks can be paired with snacks and sweets.
Cocktails are in fashion and The Royal Cocktail Club is a bar specializing in the art of cocktails, housed in a building that is over 100 years old. There is a carefully curated menu of signature cocktails, prepared by the Club’s experienced bartenders.
Here you start dancing early. The music selection usually pleases everyone, without ever wavering. You can shake your hips to the sound of hip-hop, dubstep, techno, disco, or more exploratory electronics. Besides, it is a good refuge for when the Rua da Galeria de Paris is crowded and noisy.
Have you ever imagined a bar in an old bookstore? That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Casa do Livro, in downtown Porto. As far as music is concerned, there is music for all tastes: from soul to jazz, live music and even DJs. And, of course, the theme is not limited to the name – the walls are full of books.
The Gare has one of the best programs in town. It invests in a monthly schedule filled with top DJs, both international and national. Jeff Mills, Ben Klock, Nina Kraviz and Helena Hauff are some of the names that have played there. It’s for those who take dance music seriously, with techno as the main course.
The mythical Black Pearl sex club has reopened as a nightclub. The name and decor have been kept and the music at the beginning of the night is more revivalist, but as the night progresses and more people arrive, it gives way to house and disco, from yesterday and today.
This is one of the most popular bars in Porto. And one of the most eclectic. Here a bit of everything happens, from concerts with national and international names to hip-hop, electronic and pop music parties, from cinema sessions to performances, from conferences to exhibitions.
A mythical club in Foz where the watchwords are “dance until dawn” (and then rest on the beach just outside). Indústria’s program includes a regular schedule of DJs and producers who are making headlines abroad. Techno and house are the main coordinates, which can be heard on one of the best sound systems in the country.
It is one of the pioneers of ‘movida’ (animation) in Porto and is still here to rule. It has one of the most eclectic programs in town, with various types of music for various types of audiences. This includes concerts, international producers who are making a lot of noise, and national DJs.
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