Lisbon frequently gets rated as one of the top European destinations for contemporary art, deservedly so. Porto's art scene, in comparison, often gets overlooked, with most travelers spending their time exploring the UNESCO heritage sites, azulejo tiles and Douro Valley wineries. That's a missed opportunity, because Porto has one of the more experimental, out-of-the-box and eclectic art scenes in Europe, and that's what makes it so interesting. The contemporary art scene in Porto is generally riskier and less market-polished than the one in Lisbon, with greater emphasis on emerging talent. The best time to dive deep into the Porto art scene is during the Inaugurações Simultâneas, a bimonthly cultural event held in the Miguel Bombarda Art District.