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The Almirante Lacerda Municipal Market (; ), popularly known as the Red Market (; ), is a three-story wet market building in Santo António, Macau, Santo António, Macau, China.


History

It was planned by the architect Júlio Alberto Basto in 1934 and finally erected in 1936 and derives its name from the red bricks used in construction. The market is located at the intersection of Avenida Almirante Lacerda and Avenida Horta e Costa on the Macau Peninsula and is one of the most popular markets in Macau. The building is symmetrical in layout and has a clock tower in the middle and a watchtower in each corner. It was gazetted by the Government of Macau as an architectural heritage site (Decree No.83/92/M). In olden times, the market was situated next to the waterfront from where the sellers bought its goods directly from the Dock (maritime), docks. The surrounding street, ''Red Market Pedestrian Street'', is known for its flowers-selling kiosks. A rich variety of seafood produce is available twice daily from mainland China or locally. In addition, meat (third floor), fish (second floor), poultry, vegetables (ground floor), dried food, fresh fruits, flowers and other perishable products (outside at the Red Market Pedestrian Street) are available too. The Red Market opens daily from 07:30 - 19:30hrs. Nearby, heading towards the Flora Garden at Guia Hill and Avenida de Horta e Costa is another main shopping area known as the ''Three Lamps District''. Along the streets and nearby alleys are a variety of shops that sell clothing, shoes, jewelry and small electronic parts at affordable prices.


See also

* Economy of Macau


References


External links


Picture gallery: Red MarketRed Market at HPIP
Macau Peninsula Buildings and structures in Macau Economy of Macau Buildings and structures completed in 1936 Retail markets in Macau 1936 establishments in Macau Portuguese colonial architecture in China Classified immovable properties {{Macau-stub