Mercado Novo, Market hall in central Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Mercado Novo is a three-story market hall in downtown Belo Horizonte housing over 900 commercial spaces for food vendors, shops, and restaurants. The building contains fresh produce stalls alongside dining establishments across its multiple levels.
Construction of this market hall was completed in 1963 as a commercial expansion to an existing central market, though early occupancy rates were low. A major renovation in 2017 transformed the structure into a dining and shopping destination.
The market displays regional food traditions from Minas Gerais, with vendors selling local cheeses, breads, traditional sweets, and fresh produce that reflect the area's culinary identity.
The market is centrally located on Rio Grande do Sul Street with two street entry points for convenient access from different directions. Parking is available on-site, though a fee applies.
After the 2017 renovation, the modernist building was purposefully redesigned to prioritize dining, with the ground level reserved for retail shops and upper floors housing restaurants. This layout creates a clear separation between shopping and eating experiences within the same structure.
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