Rio Piedras used to be a major shopping destination. It was home to a large food market, an outdoor mall and many other stores. But, like many towns in the United States, the development of suburban malls killed off the urban commercial center. Today, while there is a move to redevelop the area, it is still filled with abandoned stores, like this old Singer sewing machine outlet.
Food, Fado, and Football in Porto, Portugal
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
