Cedofeita Street got its name after a church built in 599 by a Swabian king! The church was built in such an incredible speed that people come to called “cito facta” (meaning early made), which later was transformed into Cedofeita.
In medieval times the street was actually far away from the center – outside the Fernandina Wall – and was the road that leads to Barcelos and other northern cities.
Most buildings in Cedofeita Street are from the end of the 19th century and you can see they all share some architectural similarities: narrow and tall, with small balconies and full of tiles. Nowadays most of the buildings are being renovated and a lot of new businesses are emerging.
Here are our tips on what to check on Cedofeita Street:
– If you’re fancying a crafted beer, don’t miss Catraio (No. 256), one of the most worshiped places in the city for beer lovers. The owners are always up to talk about hops and yeast.
– Apartamento Café (No. 607), a new coffee shop with a delicious brunch on weekend.
– While wandering around don’t forget to take pictures of the amazing street art pieces made by many local artists, like Hazul:
If you feel like discovering more Streets of Porto, book a tour with us! Our B Side Porto is perfect if you want to live the city as a local ;)
