Rua da Junqueira

The street stretches from Praça do Almada to the waterfront, featuring numerous boutiques and small shopping centers housed in traditional buildings with balconies.

Archaeological excavations during street renovations uncovered remnants of Roman fish factories, indicating continuous commercial activity since ancient times in this location.

The architecture along the street displays a mix of 19th and early 20th-century Portuguese design with ornate iron railings and decorated tiles on building facades.

With approximately 100 stores, the street offers a range of shopping options from jewelry stores to fashion boutiques, with commercial spaces on ground floors and residences above.

Ourivesaria Gomes, a jewelry shop on the street, encrusted the bullet from Pope John Paul II's assassination attempt into a religious crown.

Location: Póvoa de Varzim City Center

GPS coordinates: 41.37927,-8.76415

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:23