Casa Plácido needs no introduction. Being a symbol in the city of Santa Maria da Feira, it was no coincidence that the late Mr. Plácido was chosen as the first face of the campaign to encourage local commerce, “Vai-me à Loja”. A distinguished merchant from Santa Maria da Feira, Manuel Plácido stood out for his unique manner and the attention he gave to each customer at Casa Plácido, where he spent more than six decades of his life – he passed away in January 2021 at the age of 90. Since then, Mr. Vitor, his son, has been managing the business, which has been in the family since 1875. It was in that year, that his great-grandparents founded Casa Plácido. Nowadys, this store, which passed down through generations, and which may once have been a hotel, is known for having a little bit of everything. Household goods, candles, toys and other useful items ensure that the customer's needs are always met. Mr. Vitor enjoys what he does and in addition to serving customers at the counter and handling the accounting, he also does minor watch repairs. The best tribute to his father, Mr. Vitor pays daily at the counter of Casa Plácido!