Mercado do Bolhão
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What people say
Lucie Slívková
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"This market wasn´t on my plan and we went there with my friend just because we were bored but it showed that it was totally worth it! I expected that it will be like one of those normal markets with fruit and vegetables, however; when I stepped in I was really surprised. There were seafood, spices, flowers, dry fruit, wine, ice-cream, home-made pancakes, fruit and vegetables from the whole world and even small fancy canapés. Everything was super fresh.
Another thing I liked was that there were fresh juices made right in the fruit stand. People could buy the wine or juice and sit down at the table with prawns or salmon canapés. For me I was more interesting than an actual restaurant. "
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Joana Costa
"The Bolhão Market is a historical treasure in the heart of Porto. With its stalls filled with fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, fish and meat, it is a must-see place to experience the authentic atmosphere of a traditional market. The narrow, busy aisles, the voices of the vendors and the tempting aroma of the food create a unique sensory experience. In addition, the market houses shops selling traditional products such as cheeses, wines and handicrafts. A visit to Mercado do Bolhão is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, get to know the flavours of the region and experience the authenticity of Porto."
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Pedro Pereira
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"Bolhão is one of the last remaining rememberance of the vibrant commercial boom that Porto felt during the the late 19th Century and the first decades of the 1900s. Right in the heart of the historical centre, it was in decay until a few years, being renovated and modernized while keeping its old charm - the new Mercado do Bolhão was opened in the Spring of 2023
Get inside to take a look at the architecture of the place and soak in the shopping environment of a "tradicional-modern" marketplace"
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