Just below the historic Pelourinho District in Salvador de Bahia, you'll find Brazil's largest artisan market. Neoclassical in style, it was rebuilt twice after fires in 1969 and 1984 - the second time around in its original 19th-century style. It is located at Cayru, in the lower city of Salvador, near the well-known Lacerda Elevator and the church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia.
Modelo Market has more than 250 market stalls and businesses, featuring the best creations of the Afro-Brazilian culture and traditions. Originally largely a food market, today what they sell the most are the typical clothes from Bahia in white and cream tones, napkins, camisoles, pants, nightgowns… But the most popular souvenir is the penca de balangandãs, an assortment of African amulets.
If you’re tired and feel like relaxing a while, go to the upper floor. There you’ll find two tourist-oriented twin restaurants that are well worth your while, if not for the just OK food at least have have a great terrace. If you cross the semi-circular hall you’ll make it to that terrace, where you can enjoy the spectacular views and a nice, cool breeze.
Now if you want to enjoy good, genuine Bahia food, go downstairs. Just inside the market towards the end leading to the port you’ll find some typical market stalls. Try the fried fish at Zonzeira (to the left on your way out), sururu orlambretas, a type of shell fish. If you’re not satisfied by the taste, don’t worry. It only costs you from 5 to 10 R$ (€2 to 4). Cold beer in a 600ml bottle or carafe costs just 5 R$ (€2).
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