Casa das Tulhas (Praça Benedito Leite Market)
Maranhão
Casa das Tulhas, also known as Mercado das Tulhas or Feira da Praia Grande, is a historic market located in the heart of São Luís' Historic Center in Maranhão, Brazil. Built in the 19th century, it originally served as a public granary where farmers stored and sold grains. The market occupies a rectangular building with four entrances, including the main one on Rua da Estrela. Inside, visitors find numerous stalls offering typical Maranhão products such as traditional foods, spices, artisanal beverages like tiquira and cachaça, nuts, and sweets. The exterior features shops selling local crafts and clothing, enriching the cultural experience. On Friday afternoons, the market occasionally hosts live performances of tambor de crioula and pagode music, reflecting the region's vibrant cultural heritage. Casa das Tulhas remains a lively hub for authentic local commerce and cultural expression in São Luís.
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Tip: The best time to visit Casa das Tulhas is on Friday afternoons to enjoy traditional live performances of tambor de crioula and pagode music. Visitors are encouraged to explore both the interior stalls for local gastronomy and the exterior shops for crafts. Purchasing tickets is not required as it is a public market, but arriving earlier in the day helps avoid crowds. Discounts or special offers may be available at some vendors, so it's worth asking locally.
Zajímavosti
- •The name 'Tulha' refers to a granary or public storage place for grains, reflecting the market's original function.
- •The market features traditional Maranhão beverages such as tiquira, a local distilled spirit.
- •Friday afternoons often feature cultural performances like tambor de crioula, a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance and drum circle.
Historie
Casa das Tulhas was constructed in the 19th century originally as a public granary for storing and selling grains.
Between 1855 and 1861, the Companhia Confiança Maranhense demolished the original structure and built a new regular building.
In 1895, control of the market was transferred to the São Luís City Council.
Over the years, it evolved from a grain market into a vibrant center for local products and culture, maintaining its historical significance in the city.
Průvodce po místě
Main Building and Entrances19th century
The market is housed in a rectangular 19th-century building with four entrances, including the main entrance on Rua da Estrela and others on Rua Portugal and sides facing the Centro de Criatividade Odylo Costa Filho and the São Luís City Council. This layout facilitates easy access and flow of visitors.
Interior Market Stalls
Inside the market, numerous stalls sell typical Maranhão products such as local foods, spices, artisanal beverages including tiquira, cachaça, liqueurs, nuts, and sweets, offering an authentic taste of regional gastronomy.
Exterior Shops
Surrounding the market building are shops selling local crafts and clothing, providing visitors with a chance to purchase handmade souvenirs and regional apparel.