Stories of Porto to take with you.
Hidden Tales brings Porto to life through illustrations and short stories, with Bento, a curious capybara who lingers where others hurry past.
Explore the city with him, then choose a story to take home.
A story to take home.
A day in Porto, at Bento’s pace.
From the first wrong turn to the last glass by the river.
Bento is not a guide. He is a way of walking through the world.
An open map, an unexpected hill, something good arriving at the table. Bento discovers Porto with curiosity and a few detours along the way.
“The map was helpful until I started following it.”
Saudade — Porto
The founding collection: twenty stories about the city that makes you want to stay a little longer, and about missing a place before you’ve even left.
See all the stories
Six territories. A city with always more to show.
The River
Between the two banks, something is always passing by.
6 stories in this territory
See stories from the RiverThe Upper City
The climb takes a while. At the top, Bento forgets to count the steps.
1 story in this territory
See stories from the Upper CityThe Streets
A balcony, a tram, a turn he had not planned.
6 stories in this territory
See stories from the StreetsThe Table
Porto is worth getting to know over lunch, too.
3 stories in this territory
See stories from the TableThe Sea
The horizon makes room. Farewell and reunion fit in the same image.
2 stories in this territory
See stories from the SeaThe Night
When the pace slows, other details appear. The city becomes less monumental and more personal.
2 stories in this territory
See stories from the Night
Explorers of the Douro River · The Douro, under the Luís I bridge
Read the story: Explorers of the Douro RiverWhich story will you take with you?
Choose an illustration and see the ways you can keep it. A moment from Porto can sit beside your coffee, carry a message or become part of your everyday view.
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Tile €7.60
10 × 10 cm · Portuguese tile with a cork back · stand not included
Available at our corner inside Prost Haus, in Porto.
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Coaster €5.00
9.5 × 9.5 cm · laminated wood front, cork back
Buy the coaster at NUVON Maker · Explorers of the Douro River (opens in a new tab) -
Postcard €1.00
10 × 15 cm · 350 g paper
Buy the postcard at NUVON Maker · Explorers of the Douro River (opens in a new tab) -
Magnet €5.00
6 × 8 cm · ceramic
Buy the magnet at NUVON Maker · Explorers of the Douro River (opens in a new tab)
You’ll complete your order with NUVON Maker, our online shop partner. NUVON Maker ships within 5 working days; delivery time depends on where you are.
See every story in the shopNight falls
Find a little corner of Hidden Tales in Porto.
Our pieces are on display inside Prost Haus, at Rua do Corpo da Guarda, 50. Come in, ask for Hidden Tales and see the stories in person.
Hidden Tales at Prost Haus Rua do Corpo da Guarda 50Porto Open during Prost Haus opening hours. See opening hours on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Another adventure is taking shape.
We’re developing Bento Map for exploring Porto with time to notice the details. Follow its next steps on Instagram.
On its way