Public Market

The building that now houses the Public Market in Florianopolis is built in front of the Customs in 1898, replacing the old market, which was demolished in 1896 after 45 years of operation.

The story of this first market is an important landmark for the city. It was the debate about its location, between the years 1791 and 1848, which led to the first two political parties in Santa Catarina.

In its construction in 1851, a rectangular block of four sides with a door on each side, has put an end to a struggle for half a century, between one faction that wanted to keep the market on the square in front of the array, installed in small stalls, "barraquer," and those who wanted to transport it to where it is located today the harbormaster, "Jews."

Barraques and opponents rallied for a reckoning from the ballot box, to establish the principle of leadership, in 1847. On one hand, those who wanted the Market Square in the current Fernando Machado, and others, who wanted the market in Santa Barbara or anywhere else in the city, except in the Square.

In March 1848, Decree No. 252, authorizing the President of the Province to "build on the sea in front of the Church of the City of Exile on Market Square, following the plan attached to this law." The plant was the first Lieutenant João de Souza Melo Alvim and approved the project in lieu of three sheds Councilman Antonio Francisco de Faria. The province would build the building that once ready, would be delivered to the Municipality.

After having served for 45 years, its demolition has left a square, which was beautified, and its trees remained until 1917.

The current City Public Market was built in two stages: first, in 1899, had only one wing. In 1915 was built on a landfill site in the second ward, as well as towers, bridges and interconnecting the central span. The entire building has 140 stalls, where we found clothes, utensils, food and craft work in ceramics, straw and rattan.

The building, with several bars of the central span is a meeting point for both locals and for tourists as well as stages for protests. There visitors can enjoy the various dishes of local cuisine, especially the portion of shrimp and fried fish, always accompanied by a cold beer. This even is one of the most popular with Manny, who often are in place to enjoy a lively evening with lots of samba and pagode, discuss politics, play dominoes or just chatting with friends and acquaintances.

They say that the Public Market is one of the most democratic of the island, perhaps because it combines in a single address artists, politicians, bohemians and simple people, without distinctions. The will of the Public Market is also used for folkloric performances. On a visit to the site you may encounter ox papaya, Maricota, Maracatu and many other expressions of regional culture.

Fire
On August 19, 2005, around 8:20 a.m. in the morning, a fire in the left wing of the Public Market destroyed the whole inner area this side of the complex. The wing had to be completely rebuilt and now its operation is already standard.

Hours of operation
The shops are open Monday to Friday from 9h to 19h and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm. During the week, the bars stay open until 22h or so. Saturdays are the 15h on average. Not open on Sundays.

Rua Conselheiro Mafra, 255, Centro.
Telephone: (48) 3225-8464.

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Activities near to Public Market

Ingleses Beach (beach) - Ingleses is a gorgeous beach with 5 km long, open ocean, blue waters, with few waves that appeal to swimmers of all ages. It has tourist infrastructure of excellent quality combining exuberant nature, comfort and fun for tourists in any season.   In summer the Ingleses beach, is the second resort at concentration of foreign tourists, second only to Canasvieiras. In winter, mullet fishing, religious celebrations and folkl... Address: Ingleses Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Public Market
Canajurê Beach (beach) - Canajure is a small beach with about 100 meters long located on the northern island of Santa Catarina, between the Canasvieiras and Jurerê beaches. It is a beach that is independent, a little bit of a CANASvieiras and JURErê, hence its name. It has its beginning at the Ponta do Morretes and follows a southwesterly direction to a point of rocks (unnamed) that starts the Jurerê Beach. With crystal clear waters, gentle waves and ... Address: Canajurê, Florianópolis SC Distance: 0.00km from the Public Market
Solidão Beach (beach) -   Formerly called Rio das Pacas beach, the Solidão Beach is a small cove between Costa de Dentro  and Saquinho.  The beach is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes of Santa Catarina to be a paradise almost untouched. The beautiful scenery presents a vision of white sand and clear waters surrounded by green hills of the Atlantic Forest. Among the trees at the end of the strip of sand, it is poss... Address: Praia da Solidão Estr. do Saquinho, 52 - Florianópolis - SC Brasil Distance: 0.00km from the Public Market
Palmeiras Beach (beach) - This beach is located in Floronopolis and is one of many beaches available.  We are currently looking for more information on the beach. Address: Palmeiras Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Public Market

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