In the late 60’s, the São Mamede Gallery opened its doors in Lisbon, in a Pombaline building, almost in front of the Attorney General’s Office and the São Mamede Church. He has always dedicated himself exclusively to Portuguese modernism and the contemporary movement, with occasional exhibitions by foreign artists. She has had an intense and quality artistic activity, supported by “classic” artists who have always been linked to the Gallery (such as Areal, Cesariny, Cruzeiro Seixas or Julio) but also, and above all, by new artists. In 2005 it expanded to the city of Porto, today being in the central nerve of the city’s art, near the Soares dos Reis Museum and in the heart of Porto’s art galleries.

It was in the distant year of 1912 that the centenary Livraria Académica, located at Rua Martires da Liberdade, opened its doors. Specializing in Portuguese-language authors, her wide selection covers a number of other important topics such as science, technical books and history.
With prices for various possibilities, the Livraria Académica is a landmark in the city, receiving for many decades, always with the knowledge only possible by years of experience, a legion of lovers of literature, who will be lost in this historic space and will find inevitably, among their vast offerings, some book that appeals to them, whether they are rarities or options at very inviting prices.

Bazar Paris has existed in Porto for 116 years, a continuing reality from generation to generation by the same family to this day. This store concept brings together a nonexistent versatility nowadays, through experienced and knowledgeable collaborators who assist the customer in their purchase. At the Bazar Paris there are cuddly toys, toys, costumes, dolls, cars, scenery, collectibles and toys of choice. A variety of which results in the satisfaction of the adult child’s imagination. This is the main purpose of this establishment: to satisfy the imagination of customers, enabling them to enter this wonderful world of toys.