Red Market

The Red Market is a three-story wet market building in Santo António, Macau, China.HistoryIt was planned by the architect Júlio Alberto Basto in 1934 and finally erected in 1936 and derives its name from the red bricks used in construction. The market is located at the intersection of Avenida Almirante Lacerda and Avenida Horta e Costa on the Macau Peninsula and is one of the most popular markets in Macau.The building is symmetrical in layout and has a clock tower in the middle and a watchtower in each corner. It was gazetted by the Government of Macau as an architectural heritage site (Decree No.83/92/M). In olden times, the market was situated next to the waterfront from where the sellers bought its goods directly from the docks. The surrounding street, Red Market Pedestrian Street, is known for its flowers-selling kiosks.A rich variety of seafood produce is available twice daily from mainland China or locally. In addition, meat (third floor), fish (second floor), poultry, vegetables (ground floor), dried food, fresh fruits, flowers and other perishable products (outside at the Red Market Pedestrian Street) are available too. The Red Market opens daily from 07:30 - 19:30hrs.