Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores
General information
Location Funchal, Madeira Madeira
Coordinates 32°38′55.1″N 16°54′14.0″W / 32.648639°N 16.903889°W / 32.648639; -16.903889Coordinates: 32°38′55.1″N 16°54′14.0″W / 32.648639°N 16.903889°W / 32.648639; -16.903889
Completed 25 November 1940
Opening 32°38'55.1"N 16°54'14.0"W
Height
Architectural Art Déco
Technical details
Floor count 3
Design and construction
Architect Edmundo Tavares
Website
http://mercados.cm-funchal.pt/

The Mercado dos Lavradores ("farmers' market") is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940. The facade, main entrance and fish market contain panels of tiles depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. It is divided into a number of smaller plazas and stairways that are used as sales venues.[1]

On the night of the 23rd December (known locally as night of the market, Noite do Mercado in Portuguese), it is traditional for locals to meet in the market and surrounding streets singing Christmas songs, dance and drink in the nearby bars, which are open throughout the night to serve traditional drinks and especially the traditional Carne de vinha d'alhos sandwiches.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Mercado dos Lavradores". Visit Funchal.
  2. ↑ "NIGHT AT THE MARKET". Retrieved 11 May 2017.
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