[McDonald's Imperial | A surprising fusion of Porto's Art Deco and fast food]

[McDonald's Imperial | A surprising fusion of Porto's Art Deco and fast food] — A palace-like McDonald's!? The interior is impressive with lighting, stained glass, and decorations that retain history — This McDonald's, located in Liberdade Square in the center of Porto, opened in 1995, making use of the building of the prestigious 1930s cafe "Café Imperial". The interior is decorated with gorgeous chandeliers and stained glass, and the exterior is decorated with a large bronze eagle statue, and it is said to be "the most beautiful McDonald's in the world" for its beauty . ⸻ 📍[Location] Praça da Liberdade 126. It is located in the center of the city, along Camera Street, so it is easily accessible . 🕰️[Business hours & required time] 8:00am to 5:00pm (weekdays). Including taking photos and viewing the interior, you should aim to stay for 30 to 45 minutes . ⸻ ✨Recommended points • The Art Deco style is intact: the high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, stained glass on the walls, and detailed sculptures are heavy and beautiful (). • A huge eagle object: A bronze eagle statue from the time when it was a cafe stands majestically at the entrance (). • Artistic stained glass: Colorful glass art by local artist RicardoLeone brightens up the interior of the store . • Fun to take photos!: Very popular with tourists. Many people take selfies inside the store, making it a great photo spot (). ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Worth just looking at the interior!: Even if you're not here for a meal, you'll be satisfied just by entering the space (). • Weekday mornings are the best way to avoid crowds: A quiet morning is better than the afternoon when there are more tourists (). • Check out the basement and terrace seats: The seats in the basement are spacious, and you can eat on the terrace while looking out at the cityscape (). #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Portugal #Porto