Inaugurated in 1913, Ourivesaria Brilhante presents a refined space with antique furniture. Located in downtown Porto, Ourivesaria Brilhante is currently one of the Portuguese official licensed evaluators. It features a vast collection of gold and silver jewelery and decorative items. Ourivesaria Brilhante first owner was Mr. Queiroz, who pierced the business in the early 1940s along with Mr. Manuel da Cruz Camareiro (whose trade name was Manuel Pessoa). Currently the owner is the daughter of Mr. Manuel Pessoa and since 1996 has associated employee Arlindo Santos, official evaluator of “Casa da Moeda” (Coin House), ensuring the continuity of the business.
Moura & Fortes, founded in the distant year of 1928, presents itself as an establishment that distributes the best brands of sewing machines, in addition to all accessories and consumables associated with this area. Offering its customers creative and economical solutions and customized equipment, this space offers a wide range of sewing, quilting and embroidery products, software, embroidery and accessories. The vast experience in the area of Moura & Fortes and the longevity it presents are a mirror of a service of excellence, ready to answer all your requests.
Typical and very old grocery store in Porto, Casa Chinesa, opened on December 18, 1938, is a specialized grocery store that works with selected products, being a must for those who follow natural and macrobiotic food, but not only. In addition to the specific products that are hard to find elsewhere, very characteristic of macrobiotic food, there are all kinds of high quality products such as pulses and nuts from various regions of the country. Casa Chinesa also allows its customers to purchase most of its products in bulk.
Belonging to the Bastos family since 1933, Arcádia is a brand of traditional chocolates that is assumed as a reference at the level of national chocolataria. Known for chocolates, cat tongues and dragee, Arcadia maintains tradition in its manufacturing processes. Chocolates are produced using traditional methods using quality raw materials. Whoever goes through the window of this store hardly imagines that in its back is a handcrafted chocolate factory, where you can observe the manufacturing process of products available in Arcadia stores. Arcádia also offers various products made from chocolate, such as tablets or chocolates.
Casa dos Neves began its activities in 1965. Currently, the group consists of two establishments that operated in the clothing area, both located at Fernandes Tomás Street, in Porto city center. Each store takes on the trade in specific product types, thus making a difference between the two locations. This way, Casa dos Neves can better serve the customer, with more space and variety of products. This particular space of this group mainly sells men’s and women’s fashion, following a multi-brand concept. Jackets, dresses and shirts are some of the products available to the customer in this store.
Carvalho, Batista & Cª, S.A. was founded in 1953 and since then has been engaged in the marketing of various building materials and hardware, characterized by high quality standards. This establishment maintains the integrity of classic furniture and equipment. We are known for the exclusivity of producing and selling the unique pieces from the great names of national architecture and design. We are unquestionably associated with the city of Porto and the so-called “Porto Architecture School”, a world reference in this area. Our philosophy is based on three pillars – differentiation for quality, careful customer service and permanent attention to market needs.
The historic Confeitaria Petúlia opened to the public in 1972 and has kept the same owners since then. It is known for its many products of recognized quality, such as “Bolo Rei”, which is considered one of the best in the city and is made throughout the whole year.
But there are other specialties, such as “húngaros”, snacks, croissants, pies and “Pão-de-Ló”, which was considered the best of Porto in a blind tasting organized by Time Out in 2014.
It also has a grocery store with wines, chocolates, pasta and other products. In addition to the quality of its products, its atmosphere is familiar and welcoming.
Confeitaria do Bolhão is a century-old house founded in 1896 that retains its original features, structures and colors, specific to Art Nouveau architecture. It is a bakery and pastries of its own manufacture and with buns coming out all day, with the sponge cake the specialty of the house. The establishment has a snack bar room where the guest is welcomed in a pleasant and cozy atmosphere and, on the ground floor, a buffet and à la carte restaurant. The attractive space and environment, the diversity and quality of the products offered, as well as the personalized and always friendly service make Confeitaria do Bolhão a space that invites the visit of all who are in the city of Porto.
Casa Lima is a travel and leather goods retail trade company, founded in 1877 by Augusto Pereira de Lima.
Owned by the same family for five generations, this establishment started trading in canes and umbrellas. Its offer has been expanded and now extends to women’s wallets, men’s wallets, belts, suspenders, luggage, travel bags and other leather goods.
Reference of the city for many decades, it combines a varied and quality offer, strong criteria when selecting the products it markets, to a personalized and careful customer service.
Jewelers Since its founding in the distant year 1851, José Rosas & Cª seeks to respond, in a personalized way, to the most demanding requests of its customers, who want to mark memorable occasions with unforgettable pieces. Manufactured by fully dedicated and expert jewelers, these proven pieces carry deep craftsmanship and a high artistic sense. At José Rosas & Cª, the client can find a careful selection of different collections and unique designs, which combine values such as tradition, seriousness, innovation and exclusivity.
It was in the distant year of 1912 that the centenary Livraria Académica, located at Rua Martires da Liberdade, opened its doors. Specializing in Portuguese-language authors, her wide selection covers a number of other important topics such as science, technical books and history.
With prices for various possibilities, the Livraria Académica is a landmark in the city, receiving for many decades, always with the knowledge only possible by years of experience, a legion of lovers of literature, who will be lost in this historic space and will find inevitably, among their vast offerings, some book that appeals to them, whether they are rarities or options at very inviting prices.
Moreira da Costa bookstore was founded in 1902 and is one of the oldest literary bookstores in the country. It is currently owned by a founder’s grandchild and has a collection of old and rare books. It is a historic Porto shop, having received important literary gatherings in the first half of the 20th century. It has an archive of books since the seventeenth century with great emphasis on French books in the area of theology and architecture, among others, featuring a representative collection of the writer Camilo Castelo Branco. Its semicircular interior architecture gives it a unique look while remaining true to the original design.
