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.
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.,
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. Marker 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.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
2. Mercado Ferreira Borges Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
3. Mercado Ferreira Borges
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 104 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.