Portuguese Robotics Open - Robótica 2004

The Portuguese Robotics Open (Robótica 2004) is an event that aims at promoting science and technology at universities and schools by performing competitions, demonstrations and workshops related with robotics. The event features more than 130 teams and 500 participants and includes robotic demonstrations and the following main competitions:

Porto

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, magnificently situated on the mouth of the River Douro, the 'granite city' is best known for its beautiful bridges, successful soccer club(FC Porto) and its world wide famous Port wine, which is tasted by wine lovers all over the world.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1996, the old town in Porto (Ribeira riverside district) is a warren of narrow, twisting streets and shadowy arches. The ongoing restoration of this lively quarter is attracting a growing number of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Crossing the spectacular two-tiered D. Luís I bridge brings you to Vila Nova da Gaia, where visitors can visit the world famous wine cellars, such as Sandeman, Taylor's, Grahams and Cockburns. The highlight of the tour is the mandatory wine tasting session at the end.

The fishing towns of Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira to the north of Porto have some of the best fish and seafood restaurants in Portugal. Travelling south and within easy reach of the city, visitors may go to Espinho for a relaxed beach side resort setting with hotels and a casino.

Palácio de Cristal - Biblioteca Almeida Garrett