This plaque is part of the 'Praça XV' circuit. Click here to see more about this and other circuits.
The Mercado Municipal was one of the city's most impressive architectural complexes, as well as one of the country's largest trading centers. Opened in December 1907, it began operating in 1908, in the space where Praça XV is located today. It was created during the administration of Mayor Pereira Passos, in order to bring order to the food trade, which up to that point had been scattered across several streets downtown. In addition, it officially replaced the old Mercado da Candelária.
Image description: This is a black-and-white photograph of a building with historic architecture. On the left side, we see trees with bare branches, while on the right there is another tree with leaves. The building has three main levels, with large windows and grilles on the side façades. The roof is rounded and covered with tiles. At the top, there is a circular structure with stained-glass windows. The ground in front of the building is covered with fallen leaves.Foto: Américo Vermelho - Mercado Municipal
Its prefabricated metal structure was imported from Europe, as were the towers and the clock. Its roughly 200 stalls sold mainly foodstuffs, beverages, and dry goods. It was a bustling space. Its demolition is, to this day, a rather controversial episode. The market was torn down, after all, to make way for the Elevado da Perimetral, in 1963. Its only remaining trace is the structure of the former Albamar restaurant, now called Ancoramar.
Image description: This is a black-and-white photograph of a municipal market seen from above. The image shows an urban area with several buildings and structures. On the left side, there is a large open area, possibly a field or square, surrounded by buildings of different heights. In the center, a construction with domes stands out, which may be the Mercado Municipal. On the right, there are more buildings and a coastal area with boats sailing. The sky is clear, and the lighting suggests the photo was taken during the day.Esplanada do Castelo e Mercado Municipal visto de cima - Acervo Biblioteca Nacional
Image description: The image shows three logos arranged horizontally, from left to right. The first logo, on the left, is blue and white with the text "RIO CAPITAL DO G20 BRASIL 2024" and a colorful symbol. In the center, there is a blue logo with the text "RIO PREFEITURA TURISMO". On the right, an orange logo with the text "RIO MEMÓRIAS". All letters are uppercase and the background is white.
