Mercado de la Abundancia, Market and architectural monument in central Montevideo, Uruguay

Mercado de la Abundancia is a marketplace with metal structures and cast iron pillars located in central Montevideo. The design creates spacious interior areas where vendors display goods and visitors can move around easily.

A market has been held on this site outside the old city walls since 1859. The present hall was built between 1904 and 1909 under engineer Leopoldo Peluffo and inaugurated in 1906. It was declared a National Historical Monument in 1976, and renovation work began in the 1990s.

The lower level showcases handmade goods and reflects how local craftsmanship has evolved in Montevideo over time. You can see artisans displaying their work, representing the neighborhood's connection to traditional trades.

The site is located on San Jose street and is open on weekdays and Saturdays, with varying hours depending on the day. The large interior space makes it easy to walk around and explore the different vendor areas.

The market hall was built as an iron construction, and above its iron entrance portal on Calle San José sits a dome. It was classified as a National Historical Monument in 1976. Since 1996 the Mercado de los Artesanos has operated inside, alongside restaurants and craft stalls.