Mercado de Verdura – Julho 1922/julho2022 – Centenário do Projeto

Opened in July 1922, this elegant building started out as the Mercado da Verdura (a Greens´ Market). It is a building that escapes from the Pombaline style of the city, being a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture (with touches of 20th century modernism), and that was well accepted by the vila-realense society for its social importance and architectural quality.
In the mid-1960s, it was renamed the 1º de Maio Market and in June 1998, it became the António Aleixo Cultural Center, hosting several exhibitions and serving as a stage for various shows.
To mark the centennial of this architectural landmark of the city, the Municipal Archive has the exhibition "Mercado de Verdura - Julho 1922/july2022 - Centenário do Projeto", which will be on display until October 14.
Be sure to visit the Cultural Center, as well as the commemorative exhibition in the Municipal Archive.