WOW - Cultural District

WOW, The New Cultural District is in the historic centre of Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, and consists of seven immersive museum experiences and 12 restaurants, bars, and cafes. Created from the restoration of old port wine cellars, the district also includes a Wine School, a variety of shops, an exhibition space as well as many diverse event spaces.

WOW is a new and immense cultural quarter where everyone is welcome. Located in the historic heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, a short distance from downtown Porto, WOW pays tribute to culture and values Portuguese history and major industries. The Wine Experience: Let´s demystify wine. Discover how the richness and diversity of the vineyards, the soil, climate, and the grapes all influence the wine that we drink. Learn how the different processes and stages of production ensure the quality from root, vine, and grape to glass. Learn about the different wine styles, what differentiates them and, most importantly, how best to taste them. Planet Cork: Cork harvesting is a rare example of an industry with a positive environment impact. Discover the unique characteristics of cork and its enormous potential in the modern world: from cork stoppers to architecture, from automotive engineering to aerospace. The Chocolate Story: A delicious journey around the world and though time. From the cacao plantation to the chocolate bar, discover the history and culture of cacao, each the transformation process in real time, and indulge in chocolate at the café. An experience to simulate and satisfy all the senses! Porto Region Across the Ages: Learn about the city of Porto, its setbacks, its conquests, and it wars. Understand the character of the city and its people: a blend of vigour and energy, of affability and resourcefulness. Rediscover history and fall even more in love with this city. The Bridge Collection: A private collection of enormous value and worldwide interest. There are more than 2000 drinking vessels and glasses that tell the story of humanity through the ritual of drinking. This is a collection which spans the ages, with the oldest piece dating back to 7.000 BC. Pink Palace: Dive into a vibrant world of rosé wine with tastings, photo ops, and a splash of pink fun!