CIVIBAAtlas of Civic Places & Practices

Mercato Orientale

Genova (GE) · Liguria · Italy

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The Mercato Orientale has occupied the former cloister of a 17th century convent in the centre of Genoa since 1899, between via XX Settembre and via Galata. It owes its name to the nearby eastern gate of the city, not to any distant geographical origin. It was one of the first Genoese buildings in reinforced concrete and remains the go-to market for daily shopping in the historic centre.

Led by
Ayuntamiento de Genova
Status
Active
Participation
Vernacular
Visitable
Si, mercado cubierto abierto al publico
Contact
No public contact on record
Last reviewed
1 September 2026

Verification

Partially verified

This place has at least one source on record and awaits a second one for contrast. Full verification will arrive in the review phase of the atlas.

  • Verified primary and secondary source, reviewed within the last twelve months
  • Partial one source on record
  • Unverified starting knowledge, sources pending

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