Mercato Albinelli

Mercato Albinelli is an indoor market hall in central Modena featuring Art Nouveau architecture with marble counters, soaring ceilings, and decorative tilework. A central bronze fountain showing a female fruit seller anchors the interior space.

The market hall opened in 1931 as Modena's first covered marketplace. It gained national monument status in 1990.

The name honors architect Luigi Albinelli. Local vendors continue Modenese food traditions by selling Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, cured meats, and seasonal produce. This is where you see how the city maintains its food culture in daily practice.

The market operates on weekdays and Saturday mornings, with peak hours in the early morning. Visit early to see the full range of goods and experience fewer crowds.

The bronze fountain was sculpted by Giuseppe Graziosi, a prominent Italian artist of his era. This sculpture has become the defining symbol of the market hall.

Location: Modena

Inception: October 28, 1931

Official opening: October 28, 1931

Address: via Luigi Albinelli 13

Website: https://mercatoalbinelli.it

GPS coordinates: 44.64499,10.92545

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40