THE MARKET

The Sant’Ana Market building was constructed on the site of the former Santa Ana convent, which was dissolved in 1880.

Designed in 1921 by the architect Ernesto Korrodi to house the municipal market, reconstruction work began in 1924 and ended in 1931. For 50 years, it was one of the main meeting places in the center of Leiria.

During the second half of the 20th century, the building slowly began to accommodate other types of occupation and activities due to the decentralization of the municipal market.

In 2002, it underwent renovation works that provided the building with infrastructure for the development of cultural activities.

Currently, the Sant’Ana Market has an exhibition space, two auditoriums, open-air galleries for events, and commercial spaces in the arcades open to the exterior, establishing itself as an intergenerational space that fosters sharing and social interaction.

Among the main events and fairs that take place at the Sant’Ana Market, the Prove Leiria Doçaria (Try Leiria Pastry) and the Book Fair stand out.

LOCATION
> Largo de Santana, 3, 2400-137 Leiria
> GPS: 39º44’35.178″N | 8º48’26.42″W
> How To Get There: http://bit.ly/1Rr6xec

OPENING TIMES
> Monday to Friday: 9 am – 12:30 pm | 2 pm – 5:30 pm
> Open at other times, as per the events programme

FREE ENTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
> Website: www.cm-leiria.pt
> Phone no.: +351 244 839 528
> E-mail: mercadosantana.leiria@gmail.com
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