Mercado Adolpho Lisboa, 19th-century market hall in central Manaus, Brazil

Mercado Adolpho Lisboa is a 19th-century market hall in central Manaus, Brazil, standing directly on the banks of the Rio Negro. The structure displays cast iron columns, decorative railings, and colored glass panels distributed across several covered pavilions.

The market opened on July 15, 1883, during the rubber boom when Manaus was one of the wealthiest cities in South America. The iron components arrived by ship from Europe and were assembled on the riverbank.

The market bears the name of Adolpho Lisboa, the mayor of Manaus when it was built, not a merchant. Vendors sell freshwater fish, fruit, vegetables, spices and handicrafts from the Amazon, and the iron gate carries a plaque with his name.

The market stands on Rua dos Barés, with one facade facing the Rio Negro and the other the street, so you can enter from either side. The central entrance is a tall open passageway beneath the clock; yellow-framed windows with dark shutters flank it. The building was closed for restoration from 2006 to 2013, when its 378 vendors moved to armazém 20 near the port.

The colored glass panels inside were manufactured in Europe and crafted specifically for this market before being shipped across the Atlantic. The building reflects the wealth that rubber trade brought to Manaus, when imported European materials shaped the city's architectural style.