“Iconic market hall with a new function”
Mercado Ferreira Borges (Porto, Portugal): Tours & Tickets
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- Mercado Ferreira Borges
This building no longer functions as a market. It is a nightclub and restaurant. There isn’t much to see, and a lot of steps to climb.
This municipal market hall was built in 1885. It is located above the Jardim do Infante next to the Palacio da Bolsa. Currently, it is no longer used as a market. It is a cultural space with art exhibitions. During our visit, there was body painting.
A couple of restaurants and cafes, a photo exhibit of honestly so so art, not worth the climb up the stairs unless you need a toilet.
This top floor restaurant, opposite Palacio da Bolsa, on Rua Ferreira Borges, Porto, is in a conversion of an old indoor market and hence the name ‘No Mercado’. On our first visit we had steaks, which were massive and another night Pizzas. The second time we were there it was…
You cannot miss the view of the building if you plan to visit the Palacio de Bolsa. Its red color makes a nice contrast with the surrounding buildings.
