About Municipal Market of São Paulo

It is a large public market in the Mercado neighbourhood in Sao Paulo, which was designed by the architect Francisco Ramos de Azevedo. It was opened in 1933 as a wholesale market with a huge variety and collection of fruits, vegetables, meats, spices and other food products. It is locally known as the "Big market" and one of the most visited tourist spots in the city. Besides the food collection and great restaurants, the magnificent structure with the ionic and Doric columns, vaults and stained-glass windows which show various aspect of food production are the major points of attraction for this place.

Must See

  • The stained-glass windows made by Conrado Sorgenicht Filho, a Russian artist in the 1930 and restored to the glory by restoration in 2004.
  • The architecture of the building with columns and vaults.
  • The numerous food stalls and restaurants.

How to reach

It is very near the city centre and can be reached by walking.

Tips

  • There is an excellent variety of fruits available here, with free samples. Try and buy after a good bargain, though.
  • Try the meaty Mortadella sandwich, a classic Mercadão dish, which weighs about half a pound. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

There is no specific and wait time can be high for this place.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour.

 

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Weather

Mist 18.11°C

 

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