Sobre Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
The first reason to visit Mercadão is for its architecture: opened in 1933, it was designed by Ramos de Azevedo, the architect responsible for the most beautiful works in the city (Pinacoteca, Teatro Municipal, Correios, etc.). With columns in the Greek, Doric and Ionic styles, in addition to a beautiful stained glass window by Russian artist Conrado Sorgenicht Filho.
In addition, there is no better way to get to know the tastes and customs of a place than its market. In addition to a multitude of ingredients that would make any chef happy, go there and try the classic delicacies from São Paulo: the giant, hyper-stuffed bologna snack (we recommend Bar do Mané on Rua J, boxes 5 and 7) , and the pastel and bolo de bacalhau (go to the Hocca Bar), two classics not to be missed there. Also try super different fruits: the vendors are giving evidence to those who pass by the stall.
We also recommend: Queijos Roni, a stall of Italian descendants with cheeses produced by the family. Try and get their creamy ricotta and cacciocavallo, plus their award-winning butter! Ice cream and other delights from Empório Chiappetta. How to get there: São Bento Metro (Blue Line).
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