Municipal Shopping Centre of São Carlos, Traditional market in São Carlos, Brazil.
The Municipal Shopping Centre of São Carlos is a market with around 290 stalls selling fresh produce, meat, handicrafts, and specialty items from local merchants and farmers. The stalls are organized by product type, making it easy for visitors to find what they need.
The market was founded in 1902 and has served as an established commercial landmark for the São Carlos community over more than a century. It has adapted through various economic and social changes in the city while maintaining its role as a trading hub.
The market serves as a neighborhood gathering place where people connect through shopping and share local traditions. Regular customers and vendors develop relationships that keep the community tied to this space and its daily rhythms.
The market opens early in the morning from Monday to Saturday and closes in the early evening. On Sundays the opening hours are shorter, so plan your visit accordingly if you want the full range of options.
The building combines Neoclassical and Gothic architectural elements that create visual patterns throughout its interior and exterior. This architectural blend makes the market visually distinctive compared to modern shopping centers.
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