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Mercado de Sao José
Praça Dom Vital - São José

sao josã© market, 1871 project of architect j. louis liethier and engineer louis lã©ger vauthier. iron structure was inspired in the grenelle market in paris, france. historically, the market played an important role as a meeting place for street magicians, musicians, acrobats and the like. you can still find traditional handicrafts, regional food, medicinal herbs and cordel literature.