Mercado Central de Santiago, Food market in Santiago, Chile
The market operates in a metal structure building with a central pyramidal roof crowned by a domed tower and eight surrounding secondary roofs.
In 1872, Mayor Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna inaugurated the market after a fire destroyed the previous Plaza del Abasto trading location in 1864.
The market stands as a central location for Chilean gastronomy, where restaurants serve local recipes focusing on seafood preparations from the Pacific coast.
The market provides free wireless internet access throughout its corridors and central square, making it convenient for visitors to stay connected while shopping.
The Scottish company R Laidlaw & Sons from Glasgow manufactured the cast-iron roof and supporting structure that characterizes the building.
Location: Santiago commune
Inception: 1872
Architects: Fermín Vivaceta
Website: http://mercadocentral.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.43368,-70.65103
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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