During a recent visit to Porto in Portugal, I visited a cafe known as the ‘Splendor of La Belle Époque’. I made several photos especially to bring to the Tea Time Event of Justine’s blog.
Hope you will enjoy the photos and the link with information about the cafe, as well as the link to join the Teat time event.
Here is a gallery (click to enlarge the photos) of the Majestic cafe, visiting the Tea Time Event from my friend Justine at Eclectic Odds n Sods.
“On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto, Portugal. It was located in a pedestrian walkway for shopping and for the finest members of society, then and now. The café enlightened the street with its Art Nouveau decoration, by architect João Queiroz.”
“Inside, the scent of leather upholstery and varnished wood is joined by the magnificent vision of the plaster-decorated ceiling and of the endless Flemish mirrors, is an ensemble that marvels all senses. Add in the combination of marble and metal and it becomes truly exquisite. At the back of the café, nature rules in the conservatory, which connects Santa Catarina street to Passos Manuel street.”
The glamorous cultural elite from Paris was a reference for portuguese culture in those days. Hence the new name – Majestic – filled with all the charm of “La Belle Époque”.
How charming! I want to go with you! ❤
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Deal! With pleasure. Let’s go together.
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That would be so fun! 💖
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Well, let’s dream until we make it happen! ❤
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Sounds like a plan. ☕🍵🍶🍰
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Deal!
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Gorgeous! I love the photo of the waiter taking the girls’ order and I absolutely love the closeup of the chairs under the tabletop. Well done! Coffee cheers to you x.
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Thanks DJ! That is the one I had already posted on Instagram. Cheers back at you! xx
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Lovely cafe! I want to go too!–Patti
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You would love it, Patti. I promise. Thanks for reading.
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Beautiful shots of a time gone by.. I like the waiter dressed in a tuxedo. So classy!
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Thanks Lia! Oh you can’t imagine how nice experience it was. The name describes the place so well.
They are the only ones dressed so elegantly. The rest of us…not really!
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What a beautiful setting! The ceiling looks impressive. What did you have for tea?
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I had red tea with cinnamon; quite delicious. Thanks for reading!
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That sounds tasty 🙂 Have a lovely weekend, Lucile
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Thank you!! Enjoy a relaxing weekend.
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Very impressive, I love the one of the woman underneath the clock looking to her right
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Thanks, Andy! The light was perfect where she was. I shot her a lot! She’s still alive when I left. 😉
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Perfect light and perfect eye!
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And you always have the perfect encouraging comment!
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What a beautiful lovely building! It does look like a by-gone era. Great photos~
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It really feels like you are in a movie scene! Thanks Schuttzie.
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Thank you for the shout out!
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Beautiful place!
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Indeed, Cardinal. I was glad I visited it. Thanks.
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Awesome. Reminds me of the Wiener Kaffeehaus in Austria.
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Thanks Mitch. Indeed, it resembles the one in Austria.
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Isn’t it the loveliest place? 🙂 On our first evening in Porto we ventured in. We were staying just around the corner and I was gobsmacked by the lit up bell towers and azulejos everywhere. Happy memories 🙂 Can’t stay longer because we leave for the airport in less than half hour. Take care!
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Sure it is, Jo. Thanks for dropping by even when in a hurry to go to the airport. I’m humbled. I hope you are enjoying a great time in Algarve.
All the best.
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Just back and it was wonderful, thanks 🙂 🙂
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“Splendor” is right!! Gorgeous shots! You really captured the warmth and culture of the place, makes me want to jump right in and eat!
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Thank you Terri. If you ever decide to visit Portugal, visit Porto. It is a lovely city.
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I’m pretty sure we went when I was there this summer!! That last photo just looks SO familiar. But I could’ve sworn we were in Spain by then because I remember it being late in the trip. Who knows.
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I’m looking at all the photos again and yes, we definitely went. I remember really liking the decor.
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You may as well have been there!
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I found pictures of us there, so we definitely went 🙂
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Awesome!!
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It’s beautiful. I love old buildings like that.
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So you would most definitely enjoy a visit.
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Yes, it’s definitely on my list of places to visit one day.
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You won’t regret it. And you’ll be amazed not only with the culture and beauty around the city, but the prices! Unbelievably cheap compared to Northern Europe’s prices. I should not even say that too much or they will increase the prices!
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Goodness, I am sorry I couldn’t see this on my phone but what a treat to wait to see it on my computer, wow. I would have loved to dress up for tea to come to this place, sounds simply stunning, and it would have made me behave too! You must have had a glorious time here, thank you for bringing this to tea time, lovely photos and information about it, I want to come and visit it of course now, another one added to my list 🙂 xx
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I made it specially for you tea event, Jussie. Exactly what I would have imagined you would say. You would be delighted to visit the place, and would even behave like Betty likes. xxx
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it is simply beautiful, love it and thank you, I would love to sit in there and enjoy a cuppa!
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As usual…all lovely photos, great and interesting info!! I’m jealous. Again.
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Thank you…as usual for your lovely comments. This is called good jealousy. So, it is ok! 😉
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Ha!
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