Open since 1995 and
recently remodeled, retrieving its beauty. Placed on the old Velasquez’ square,
now called Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro’s square, it ended up adopting the name of
the famous Spanish painter.
Café
Velasquez, part of the affective and cultural part of Oporto, is known as a
generation meeting point.
Architect
José Saldenha, the responsible for the restructuring of several spaces, tried
to inculcate a new image without sallow the habits that a coffee shop with old
traditions has.
The
idea became reality, being able to turn a uncharacterized space in a
combination of light, color and textures. In a preexisting space characterized
by irregular geometry, the emotions of its environment cause multiple perspectives.
The
café has a tobacco shop, and its esplanade is very busy during the summer.
Given the location of the Estádio do Dragão, on game days the café is invaded
by sports lovers before and after the match.
Address: Praça do Dr. Francisco Sá
Carneiro, 301, 4200-314 Porto
