List of honorary citizens of Porto

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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

  1. Agustina Bessa-Luís (born October 15, 1922 in Vila Meã)
    Writer
    Awarded on October 15, 2004
  2. Álvaro Siza Vieira (born June 25, 1933 in Matosinhos)
    architect
    Awarded on February 10, 2005
    Benedict XVI.
  3. 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.

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