Mercado de Escravos, Former slave market in Santa Maria, Lagos, Portugal
The white building with arched windows stands at the corner of Infante D. Henrique Square, featuring a mannerist architectural design from 1691.
The structure marks the location of Europe's first slave market, established in 1444 under Prince Henry the Navigator's authorization for African slave trade.
The museum exhibition spans two floors, displaying historical documents, ship models, chains, and artifacts that document the Atlantic slave trade operations.
Visitors can access the Monument of Public Interest building daily, which now serves as an educational center about the history of slavery.
The structure initially functioned as both a customs house and slave trading post, later transforming into military barracks before becoming a museum.
Location: São Gonçalo de Lagos
Architectural style: mannerism
GPS coordinates: 37.10050,-8.67106
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:37
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