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The Bolhão Market is dressing up for a celebration once again. During the month of June, the market celebrates São João with a full program that brings the best of Porto’s popular tradition. The celebrations kick off on May 30th with the São João Balloon Workshop and run until June 27th, featuring community “cascata” (traditional […]
Under the motto “Uma app à Bolhão”, the city’s most iconic Market officially launches its first mobile application. The main objective of this platform is to bring the market closer to the community’s daily life, modernizing the visitor experience and bringing the essence of Bolhão just a click away. Designed to be a practical and […]
The Bolhão Market will be at the Palácio de Cristal on May 30th and 31st and June 1st, featuring several activities dedicated to children. Over the three days, visitors can find a wheel of fortune with various prizes—such as fruit from the Market’s traders, tote bags, and discount vouchers—as well as a creative space where […]
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The origins of Mercado do Bolhão, one of the most emblematic buildings in the city of Porto, date back to the mid-19th century, when the City Council of Porto decided to build a square on land acquired from the Church. At this time, by order of the architect Joaquim da Costa Sampaio Lima, places were allocated for the “Mercado Interno do Bolhão”.
