List of honorary citizens of Porto
The honorary citizenship of the city of Porto is a high distinction that the Portuguese city of Porto can bestow. The award is given to people who have carried the name of the city and the country out into the world through their influence and services. The city keys (Chaves da Cidade) are symbolically handed over.
Note: The listing is done chronologically according to the date of award. It is not complete.
The honorary citizens of the city of Porto
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Agustina Bessa-Luís (born October 15, 1922 in Vila Meã)
- Writer
- Awarded on October 15, 2004
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Álvaro Siza Vieira (born June 25, 1933 in Matosinhos)
- architect
- Awarded on February 10, 2005
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Benedict XVI. (* April 16, 1927 in Marktl)
- Pope
- Awarded on May 14, 2010
- Pope Benedict XVI was made an honorary citizen on the occasion of his visit to Porto.