Mercado Adolpho Lisboa
| Adolpho Lisboa Market | |
|---|---|
| Mercado Adolpho Lisboa | |
 Main façade of the Adolpho Lisboa Market | |
| General information | |
| Type | Market |
| Location | Manaus |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 3°8′23.8416″S 60°1′22.8″W / 3.139956000°S 60.023000°W |
| Construction started | 1880 |
| Inaugurated | 1883 |
| Owner | City of Manaus |
The Mercado Adolpho Lisboa, also called Mercado Municipal, is a marketplace located in Manaus, Brazil. It lies on the shore of the Rio Negro. The market was constructed between 1880 and 1883. The building was based on the Les Halles marketplace of Paris, France. The building's metallic structures were built in Paris and sent to Manaus by ship.
The market is one of the largest open markets in the city of Manaus, offering fresh fruits, spices, fish, souvenirs, traditional indigenous medications and among other products.[1]
References
- ↑ Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market Tripadvisor. Retrieved on 2014-06-04.
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