Rua de Santa Catarina
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- MouMouHong Kong, China2,989 contributionsNot as touristy …..Nearest metro station : Bolhao Our hotel is on this street :) It’s walking distance to Capela Das Almas (a beautiful church with blue tile facade), a shopping mall with a large supermarket, Honest Greens, Mercado do Bolhao, lots of lovely cafes. I was walking on this street at 8am to Livraria Lello … not a soul in sight. Then at 10am, suddenly … everyone’s out 😅 Would I come to Porto for this ? No. It was just convenient for us because we walked past it every day during our stay :)Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 12, 2023
- Bandit-OneLucerne, Switzerland10,512 contributionsBusy and livelyThis is probably the most popular walking street here in Porto. It's really full with visitors. And for good reason, there's lots of things to see and do. At the south end you'll find the Igreja Paroquial de Santo Ildefonso, then later of the Shopping mall Via Catarina, then the famous Capela das Almas, the wonderful Confeitaria Sta. Catarina and countless other shops, cafés, bakeries and more. If it's souvenirs you look for, then check out the shops at the northern end where you'll find the usual stuff, but cheaper. It's a fun, bustling, lively street. It's not something for everyday - at least not for us. But definitely a must-do for first-timers and worth your while.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 15, 2023
- Pernille ICopenhagen, Denmark6,889 contributionsThe commercial high streetThe Rua Santa Catarina is a pedestrian street going through the center of Porto for 1500 meters. At one end is the Batalha Square and it continues in front of the Chapel of Souls to continue to the famous Majestic Café and beyond. You will find all the usual brands you can find in any city in Europe now; but you can also take a peek view down the side streets with small vintage shops or survivors of another age like the local butcher or bakery. Or you can take a look upwards and admire the decorated facades of the buildings. It makes for a nice stroll when the weather is fine!Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 16, 2023
- Tina Z1,001 contributionsNice pedestrian streetIt is a busy street with a lot of shops, shopping center and coffee shops. It looks nice. It is a pedestrian street, but still watch out for the delivery cars. If you are going to Fábrica de nata, you will also visit this street since it is located on it.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 11, 2024
- Abovetheclouds2,321 contributionsMain shopping street.Let's be honest, every city has one! Main shopping street. Very busy on a Saturday. Nice atmosphere. From Zara to the historical Majestic Café! Worth a browse or to grab a bite to eat or drink.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 4, 2024
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Aug 2023 • Family
On August 19, 2023, at 12:15 pm, I went with my wife, a cancer patient, to purchase a product. The product was poorly marked and I was charged a higher amount at the checkout. After speaking with the manager, he was visibly irritated, having not been sensitive to this error, and behaved aggressively, rudely and inappropriately for a commercial employee. I feel completely discriminated against, perhaps because we don't correspond to the "type" consumer image of this beauty consultant who, like all the employees, was not identified. He even refused to understand us, calling security, without any reason. There was even another customer who defended us, saying that there was no reason for the manager's deplorable attitude.
We have never been treated so poorly in a store in our entire lives. Unfortunate!
(I write from my daughter who went to the site to help us write in the complaints book, as we were unable to do so, as we were helpless and very nervous about the situation).
We have never been treated so poorly in a store in our entire lives. Unfortunate!
(I write from my daughter who went to the site to help us write in the complaints book, as we were unable to do so, as we were helpless and very nervous about the situation).
Written August 21, 2023
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sokolalene
Kyiv, Ukraine3,295 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We lived a little higher and our path to the center lay precisely along this street. It is primarily known as a shopping street - there are many shops, souvenir shops, and cafes. Both locals and tourists walk around. It's interesting to watch people and listen to street musicians. There are also a lot of old houses of varying degrees of wear and tear that are interesting to look at. If you don’t have much time in Porto and shopping isn’t on your agenda, you can find many old houses in other areas, and it will be more interesting to stroll along the river in the Ribeira area. But if you have time, then why not, but it’s better to take the metro and go down rather than up. And if you are wondering where to stay in Porto, I 200% recommend the Castelo Santa-Catarina hotel, which is located at the top of the street.
Written May 6, 2024
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Denny S
Gothenburg, Sweden176 contributions
Feb 2022
Rua de Santa Caterina and the surrounding neighborhoods is the most important shopping area in the city. It functions as a pedestrian street and is ideal to take a walk on, not only for the sake of all shops but also because there are some nice sights on it such as Capela das Almas and exquisite Art Nouveau facades such as Café Majestic. It's located in the high part of town and starts at the Praca da Batalha and exteds as faras 1,5km north. There are many good shops on this street but do not miss the beautiful facade and interior of "A perola do Bolhao", an old grocery store located on one of the side streets; Rua Formosa.
Written March 4, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,004 contributions
Jun 2022
I always rate such streets average, as you can find them in every European city.
A classic pedestrian shopping street lined with brand shops you see everywhere else.
Its biggest attraction is the fabulous Chapel of Souls covered in Azulejos tiles at its northern end.
A classic pedestrian shopping street lined with brand shops you see everywhere else.
Its biggest attraction is the fabulous Chapel of Souls covered in Azulejos tiles at its northern end.
Written August 7, 2022
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark6,889 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Rua Santa Catarina is a pedestrian street going through the center of Porto for 1500 meters. At one end is the Batalha Square and it continues in front of the Chapel of Souls to continue to the famous Majestic Café and beyond.
You will find all the usual brands you can find in any city in Europe now; but you can also take a peek view down the side streets with small vintage shops or survivors of another age like the local butcher or bakery.
Or you can take a look upwards and admire the decorated facades of the buildings. It makes for a nice stroll when the weather is fine!
You will find all the usual brands you can find in any city in Europe now; but you can also take a peek view down the side streets with small vintage shops or survivors of another age like the local butcher or bakery.
Or you can take a look upwards and admire the decorated facades of the buildings. It makes for a nice stroll when the weather is fine!
Written November 16, 2023
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Naila
Baku, Azerbaijan819 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Every city has such a chick street with a lot of shops, restaurants and for Portugal obviously igrejias (churches). You could feel the atmosphere of the city here. Just have a walk from one side to an other, stop to have a dinner and do small shopping.
Written July 26, 2020
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COLCHONEROMadrid
Madrid, Spain5,040 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Typical shopping street, where you will find the shops of the international European brands that you can find in any large city. In addition, there are own shops, especially cafes, that invite you to enter and taste the rich cream cakes. It is pedestrian and you can enjoy a pleasant walk
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Written November 14, 2024
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,512 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is probably the most popular walking street here in Porto. It's really full with visitors. And for good reason, there's lots of things to see and do.
At the south end you'll find the Igreja Paroquial de Santo Ildefonso, then later of the Shopping mall Via Catarina, then the famous Capela das Almas, the wonderful Confeitaria Sta. Catarina and countless other shops, cafés, bakeries and more. If it's souvenirs you look for, then check out the shops at the northern end where you'll find the usual stuff, but cheaper.
It's a fun, bustling, lively street. It's not something for everyday - at least not for us. But definitely a must-do for first-timers and worth your while.
At the south end you'll find the Igreja Paroquial de Santo Ildefonso, then later of the Shopping mall Via Catarina, then the famous Capela das Almas, the wonderful Confeitaria Sta. Catarina and countless other shops, cafés, bakeries and more. If it's souvenirs you look for, then check out the shops at the northern end where you'll find the usual stuff, but cheaper.
It's a fun, bustling, lively street. It's not something for everyday - at least not for us. But definitely a must-do for first-timers and worth your while.
Written October 15, 2023
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Marc K
Munich, Germany629 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This part of Porto is a little further away from the beautiful waterfront and a bit more uphill.
I had the feeling we were escaping a little bit the with tourists packed zones.
Of course there were still quite some people on the street but it felt more local and more quieter. Just great to sit down and to enjoy the surroundings.
I had the feeling we were escaping a little bit the with tourists packed zones.
Of course there were still quite some people on the street but it felt more local and more quieter. Just great to sit down and to enjoy the surroundings.
Written August 1, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,490 contributions
Jun 2022
We came here several times during our long stay and always enjoyed the lively atmosphere, especially in the pedestrian area. Lots of shopping, historic sites, places to eat. It's just the heart of the city.
Written September 22, 2022
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Quienes son los de las figuras?
creo q uno era colon, otro Lincoln...... y los demás no lo sé.
Gracias
Written October 13, 2019
Las figuras representan a unos ilustres personajes de Oporto: Enrique el Navegante, Almeida Garrett, Camilo Castelo Branco y Sao Joao.
Saludos
Written October 14, 2019
As lojas, na Rua de Santa Catarina seguem o horário do comércio. Supermercados e shoppings vão até às 22 horas.
Written September 9, 2019
É fácil estacionar? Ou tem estacionamentos baratos próximos?Existem trechos de circulação de veículos?
Written April 6, 2019
Desculpe a demora, talvez nem sirva mais. Mas cheguei ontem de madrugada de Portugal. A Rua Santa Catarina dependendo de onde está dá para ir ou a pé ou de uber ou transporte público, pois não há como estacionar. As ruas do Porto são muito apertadas. Pça da Liberdade, à esquerda Rua 31 de janeiro, sobe reto sai na Igreja Santa Ildefonso, achou a Santa Catarina, largo da Batalha e outros.
Written April 14, 2019
They also have Uber in Porto. Just download the app and enter the destination address. You can determine your pick-up point via GPS.
Written June 21, 2018
Ritadamazio
Acapulco, Mexico
Qual o restaurante que está aberto na rua Santa Catarina?
Written June 4, 2018
Tem várias opções no Via Catarina Shopping, na rua existem, mas são mais especializados em cafetaria.
O Majestic é muito caro.
Para comer bem, rápido, barato, e com atendimento muito simpático, recomendo o Cristo Rei, muito perto, na Rua Fernandes Tomás, 807.
Written June 7, 2018
Há lojas de vendas de botas na rua Sta Catarina?Quais?
Obrigada
Ciça
Written June 29, 2017
Sim. Várias lojas de calçados por toda a rua Santa Catarina.
Written June 5, 2018
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