Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Mercado Ferreira Borges

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Mercado Ferreira Borges Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Edificio projectado pelo arquitecto João Carlos Machado (1885-1888) para substituíção do antigo mercado da Ribeira, representa um dos monumentos mais importantes da arquitectura do ferro no Porto, feito com materiais da antiga fundição Companhia Aliança. Entre 1939 e 1978 foi utilizado como mercado abastecedor de frutas. Depois de um período de abandono, sofreu obras de restauro, e hoje serve como espaço de animação cultural.

Built in the 19th century according to a project of the architect João Carlos Machado, it is one of the most important buildings of the iron architecture in Porto. It was built to replace the old "Ribeira" Market, which now is an entertainment and a cultural place.

(Marker Number 49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 41° 8.502′ N, 8° 36.898′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is on Rua da Bolsa, on the left when

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traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua da Bolsa 21, Porto 4050-253, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on the Iberian Peninsula,

in the Schengen Area,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

Portuguese colonies,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (about 120 meters away); Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro (about 120 meters away); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (about 120 meters away); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (about 120 meters away); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Mercado Ferreira Borges (Wikipedia, in Portuguese). (Submitted on October 15, 2023.)

Mercado Ferreira Borges Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Mercado Ferreira Borges Marker - wide view

Mercado Ferreira Borges image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Mercado Ferreira Borges

Mercado de Ferreira Borges image. Click for full size.

circa 1905

4. Mercado de Ferreira Borges

Photographed by António Amen (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 3.0), March 9, 2009

5. Mercado Ferreira Borges

The Ferreira Borges Market is a historic building located in the city of Porto, in Portugal, with access via Praça do Infante D. Henrique, Rua de Ferreira Borges, Rua de Sousa Viterbo and Rua Mouzinho da Silveira. Built in 1885 to replace the already old Mercado da Ribeira, and never having fulfilled the functions for which it was originally intended, due to the reluctance of traders to leave the previous market, the Mercado Ferreira Borges is today used for exhibitions and fairs for a wide range of cultural activities. - Wikipedia (in translation)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.