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Estação das Docas
An ambitious renovation project converted three down-at-heel riverfront warehouses into this attractive commercial center. Estação das Docas now houses restaurants, artsy shops, a small theater, plus a post office and plenty of ATMs. The waterfront promenade is lined with attractive yellow cranes, reminders of Belém's port-town roots. Come here for great river views during the day and live music at night.
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Mercado Ver-o-Peso
A symbol of the city, this waterfront market's name comes from colonial times, when the Portuguese would ver o peso (check the weight) of merchandise in order to impose taxes. The market's four-turreted iron structure is known, aptly enough, as the Mercado do Ferro. It was brought over in parts from Britain, and assembled and inaugurated in 1901. A profile of the turrets is commonly used as a symbol of Belém.
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