It was once a bakery, but today, if you open the door, you will come across a store dedicated to design and national crafts, and also a co-work space. Opposite the S. Bento da Vitória Monastery, the space welcomes everywhere a large collection of ceramics, illustration of European artists who live in Porto and art by European artists, books, photos, mugs, cloth bags or any other type. objects, on walls, on the floor or on top of old doors. You can find baskets with burel on the inside, Studio Flash humor on postcards made by Belgian artists, or porcelain lucky cookies that hide messages. But these are just a few examples.

Latina is one of the most emblematic bookstores in Porto. It was founded in 1942 by Henrique Perdigão and is known for its façade, highlighting the bust of Luis de Camões. It was the first company in Portugal to create a literary contest, right in the year of its inauguration. The winner of the contest was Prof. José Hermano Saraiva who competed with the work “Vento vindo dos montes” using the pseudonym Simplicimus. Now part of the Leya group, Latina continues to offer its customers a wide range of books. Throughout its three floors you will find all the latest Portuguese and foreign literature, as well as technical, school, children’s and artistic books and travel guides.

Museu das Marionetas is an author museum, centered on the work of João Paulo Seara Cardoso (1956-2010), director and artistic director of the Porto Puppet Theater. This is a memory space and future, in constant update. The opening of the Museum in 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Company. Puppets, props and emblematic objects used in the Company’s shows, as well as some of its stories, are exhibited and shared here. Museu das Marionetas also has a shop where various objects are available for sale, such as the puppets, brochures, catalogs and merchandising of the museum itself.