Mercado Modelo

Modelo Market is a handicraft market located in the city of , state, . It was inaugurated on February 2, 1912, and has occupied, since 1971, the building of the old Salvador Customs House.
Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0.
  • Opening hours:
    Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
  • Type: Marketplace
  • Description: market in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
  • Also known as: Edifício à Praça Cairú (Mercado Modelo)”, “Model Market”, and “Modelo Market
  • Address: Rua da Bélgica, Comércio, Salvador, 40015-170
  • Roof shape: gabled

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Elevador Lacerda.

Protected area
The Historic Center or Centre of Salvador de Bahia in , also known as the Pelourinho or Pelo, is a historic neighborhood in western . is situated 180 metres southeast of Mercado Modelo.

The Lacerda Elevator is a public urban elevator located in , , connecting the lower city to the upper city. The 72 metres elevator was built between 1869 and 1873; it was named after Antônio de Lacerda, director of the Commercial Association of Bahia. is situated 140 metres southeast of Mercado Modelo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Água de Meninos and Graça.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood.

Suburb
is a neighborhood located in the southern zone of . It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salvador. The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of Grace is located in . is situated 3 km south of Mercado Modelo.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km east of Mercado Modelo.

Mercado Modelo

Latitude
-12.97297° or 12° 58′ 23″ south
Longitude
-38.51399° or 38° 30′ 50″ west
Elevation
14 metres (46 feet)
Levels
2
Height
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
59V32FGP+RC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 59392558
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­marketplace
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­gabled
Geo­Names ID
7304500
Wiki­data ID
Q3306262
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