A Pérola do Bolhão Delicatessen - Porto

The wonderful Art Nouveau facade of the Pérola do Bolhão delicatessen on Rua Formosa in the heart of Porto.
The shop was once a tea shop, hence the Cha on the sign - yes that's where the British get the expression cup of 'cha' from!

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