Have you ever been to Figueira Square? Did you know that, in the past, there was a lively market there, dating back to the times after the 1755 earthquake? It's true, it was after the calamity that devastated the city that a large showcase of commerce was established there.
Just imagine: fruits, vegetables, poultry. An open-air market on the packed earth, in this square where lighting posts were installed in the 19th century. This structure was demolished in 1883, only to be replaced by a grand iron market, inaugurated in a ceremony attended by the royal family, of course.
For years, the market teemed with life, a central hub of the city, right next to Rossio. However, in 1947, its demolition was approved after debates about its antiquity. The market would eventually be sold to a scrap dealer from Porto, putting an end to the life lived there. Today, Figueira Square is a place in transformation, preserving the memory of the market for those who still remember it.