Since 2009, Candelabro has been defined as a café, a library and a bookstore. While having a coffee, a glass of wine or a cocktail you can enjoy some of the books available for sale. In fact, being a café, it keeps its book activity active, publishing literary works and buying and selling books, photographs, maps, postcards and other documents. It is a space characterized by a unique and cozy atmosphere with quality ambient music, ideal for a night of conversation with friends. Weather permitting, you can enjoy our pleasant and iconic terrace. It also develops various cultural and artistic activities, which you can follow along with your agenda.

Bazar Paris has existed in Porto for 116 years, a continuing reality from generation to generation by the same family to this day. This store concept brings together a nonexistent versatility nowadays, through experienced and knowledgeable collaborators who assist the customer in their purchase. At the Bazar Paris there are cuddly toys, toys, costumes, dolls, cars, scenery, collectibles and toys of choice. A variety of which results in the satisfaction of the adult child’s imagination. This is the main purpose of this establishment: to satisfy the imagination of customers, enabling them to enter this wonderful world of toys.

Museu das Marionetas is an author museum, centered on the work of João Paulo Seara Cardoso (1956-2010), director and artistic director of the Porto Puppet Theater. This is a memory space and future, in constant update. The opening of the Museum in 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Company. Puppets, props and emblematic objects used in the Company’s shows, as well as some of its stories, are exhibited and shared here. Museu das Marionetas also has a shop where various objects are available for sale, such as the puppets, brochures, catalogs and merchandising of the museum itself.