title: Mercado de São José
text: # Mercado de São José
  
  Mercado de São José (in English Saint Joseph's Market) is a public market in Recife, Pernambuco. Founded in 1871, it is the oldest Brazilian building constructed of pre-manufactured iron.
  
  The market is made up of 545 shops which sell a variety of fish, spices, herbs, crafts and cordel literature.
  
  The market is a Brazilian historic heritage site.
  
  