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Mercado Central de Santiago
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Mercado Central de Santiago is the central market of Santiago de Chile. It opened in 1872, replacing an earlier market destroyed by fire. The building's main feature is a cast-iron roof and supporting structure, fabricated in Scotland and designed by Edward Woods and Charles Henry Driver. The metal structure stands on a square base with a vaulted ceiling, a central pyramidal roof crowned by a domed tower, and eight smaller two-tier roofs, all enclosed by a masonry building.
Don't miss
- Cast-iron roof and supporting structure fabricated in Scotland
- Central pyramidal roof crowned by a domed tower
- Eight smaller two-tier roofs surrounding the central roof
- Vaulted ceiling inside the metal structure
- Masonry building enclosing the metal framework
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mercado Central de Santiago
You can wander Mercado Central de Santiago on your own. A guide is worth it for knowing what to look for and what to order, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inOfficial Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago5★ · 589 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$11 per personSee dates →
Best full dayCajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso, Tradition Folk Picnic included4.5★ · 2,982 travelers9-10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$42 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleAndean Tour5★ · 44 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$200 per personSee dates →A bit of history
The market replaced the Plaza del Abasto, which was destroyed by a fire in 1864. Fermín Vivaceta was in charge of its construction. The cast-iron roof and supporting structure were fabricated by the Scottish firm R Laidlaw & Sons, Glasgow.
Common questions
When was the Mercado Central de Santiago opened?
It opened in 1872.
What happened to the previous market on the site?
The Plaza del Abasto was destroyed by a fire in 1864.
Who designed the metal structure of the market?
Edward Woods and Charles Henry Driver took part in the design.
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