Welcome reception venue

We would like to invite you at the WOW (World Of Wine) on Thursday 3rd July at 7pm for a welcome drink before congress start.

WOW, The Best 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.

Opened on 31st July 2020, WOW’s 7 immersive museum experiences are The Wine Experience, Planet Cork, Porto Region Across the Ages, The Bridge Collection, Pink Palace, The Chocolate Story and The Atkinson Museum. Situated on the south bank of the Douro River, WOW boasts an impressive view of the Dom Luís I Bridge, and aims to bring the history, magic, and emotions behind Portuguese wine, the ritual of drinking, and the cork industry while also showcasing other facets of the Portuguese culture.

WOW's mission is to reinforce Porto’s cultural and historical values as well as enhance the region’s opportunities in major industries such as wine, manufacturing, and heritage, including increasing tourists’ foot traffic in a sustainable way.

Rua do Choupelo 39, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia
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