Mercato Orientale, Genoa

Name: Mercato Orientale
Address: Via XX Settembre, Genoa, 16121, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 565 7884

#79 among attractions in Genoa

Shopping, Flea market, Farmer's market, Market

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Facts and practical information

The Mercato Orientale is a market in Genoa that opened in 1899. Located in the central Via XX Settembre, it is housed in the former cloister, which was never finished, of the convent attached to the Consolation Church, built between 1684 and 1706.

Coordinates: 44°24'21"N, 8°56'31"E

Address

Via XX SettembreCentro Est (Corte Lambruschini)Genoa 16121 Italy

Contact

+39 010 565 7884

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mercato Orientale open?

Mercato Orientale is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mercato Orientale?

Nearby attractions include Nostra Signora della Consolazione e San Vincenzo martire, Genoa (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Genoa (5 min walk), Church of Santa Caterina, Genoa (5 min walk), Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova, Genoa (7 min walk).

How to get to Mercato Orientale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercato Orientale:

Bus

XX Settembre 1 / Mercato Orientale • Lines: 17/, 18, 18/, 20, 36, 36/, 37, 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, 606, 607, 617, 618, 640, 641, 685, 686, 687, N1/2, N1/61, N2 (1 min walk)
XX Settembre 3 / Mercato Orientale • Lines: 20, 36, 36/, 44, 46, 606, 618, 685, 686, 687, N1, N2, N2/ (2 min walk)

Train

Genova Brignole (7 min walk)
Portello (14 min walk)

Metro

Brignole • Lines: Metropolitana (9 min walk)
De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (10 min walk)