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Sandeman's distinctive logo can be seen from across the river, and the image of cable cars soaring over the black, cloaked silhouetted figure is an unforgettable one. Scotsman George Sandeman founded the brand in London in 1790, and the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia have been in use since 1811. A museum here re-creates 19th-century London through photographs and other artifacts, and visitors can also explore the cellars and sample the famous drink.
Cálem is one of Portugal's biggest port wine producers, and the enormous letters spelling out its name name is a landmark on the Vila Nova de Gaia skyline. The grand building on the riverbanks is an attraction in itself, and visitors have the option of enjoying fado shows and food-pairing sessions as well as taking tours of the cellars and tasting the wares.
