Mercado de São José (in English Saint Joseph's Market) is a public market in Recife, Pernambuco. Founded in 1871, it is the oldest Brazilian building constructed of pre-manufactured iron.[1]
| Saint Joseph's Market | |
|---|---|
| Native name Mercado de São José (Portuguese) | |
 Fresh seafood at Mercado de São José | |
| Governing body | Brazil |
The market is made up of 545 shops which sell a variety of fish, spices, herbs, crafts and cordel literature.[1]
The market is a Brazilian historic heritage site.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Fundação Joaquim Nabuco. "Mercado de São José, Recife, PE" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ IPHAN. "Sítios Históricos e Conjuntos Urbanos de Monumentos Nacionais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
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