Mercado Modelo

This building has a historical significance to Salvador. Even to walk through is worth the experience. And a great place for local suviners.

Not that interesting. The restaurant in the market was okay. But nothing here comes close to the beautiful historical center

A good market with two levels. Got some nice pieces of art - lots of shops selling similar things so hunting for the right things was fun

Save your Reais for something more authentic elsewhere! 💸🚫 Place: ⭐⭐ Price: ⭐⭐⭐ Vibe: ⭐⭐ Service: ⭐⭐ Don't miss: The Capoeira circles usually happening in the square outside. Warning: You'll find the same items at better prices in smaller street markets. Summary: A bit of a tourist trap. All stalls sell the same mass-produced souvenirs. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. Disappointing for real art seekers.

Great tourist spot. Lots of little shops for souvenirs and food. There is a bigger restaurant overlooking the ocean. In the area are a few museums to visit. The large elevator is steps away. We came back here several times because there are so many things to do. We felt safe and they kept the area clean.

It's not as it's used to be 15 - 20 years ago floaded with genuine local arts & crafts. I guess the commercialisation of the market squeezed out great share of genuine local artist. It's all mass production offer - if you see a couple of stala these days you see them all.

Popular market featuring 250+ shops selling a variety of arts, crafts & souvenirs, plus restaurants. Mercado Modelo has bars, cafeterias and canteens. With 8,410 square meters and two floors, with gifts and souvenirs from Bahia The Mercado Modelo arose out of the need for a supply center in the Lower City of Salvador. Between the old Customs House building and Largo da Conceição, it was a commercial center where it was possible to acquire items as varied as fruit and vegetables, cereals, animals, cigars, cachaças, and Candomblé articles. Thus, the market was inaugurated on February 2, 1912[1] in a building next to the old Customs House building, which had been built in 1860 and inaugurated in 1861.[3] The market's supply was served by the ramp that bears its name, former port of the schooners that crossed the Bay of All Saints.

Traditional port in Salvador. Lots of little shops to buy useless memorabilia for your house, family and friends. Beautiful view of the port and sunset from the second floor restaurant/bar - makes it worth the trip.