Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Uruguay
Germany
Belgium
Spain
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Ireland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
Switzerland
Market · Módena, Emília-Romanha
Mercato Albinelli
The covered market in Módena's center, with stalls selling fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, fresh pasta and aceto balsamico, under an iron-and-glass structure.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Mercato Albinelli
The Mercato Albinelli is Módena's covered market, on the street of the same name, a few steps from Piazza Grande. The building, with an iron-and-glass structure and a fountain in the middle of the hall, is protected as a monument of historical interest.
The stalls sell fruits and vegetables from the plain, meats, fish, breads, fresh pasta such as tortellini and tortelloni, cheeses, cold cuts and regional products. It's a good place to see parmigiano reggiano in whole wheels and bottles of aceto balsamico tradizionale sold with the origin seal.
Some stalls serve food to eat on the spot, at counters and small tables. People from Módena do their shopping in the early morning hours, and the atmosphere is that of a neighborhood market, not just a tourist spot.
For those visiting the city on a day trip, the market fits well between Piazza Grande and lunch.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning, when all the stalls are open. It usually closes on Sundays and has reduced hours on some days; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Via Luigi Albinelli, about a 3-minute walk from Piazza Grande and 15 minutes from Módena station.
Tip
Ask to taste before buying cheese and aceto. Aceto balsamico tradizionale DOP comes in its own standardized small bottle; the one labeled IGP is a different product.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mercato Albinelli
What to buy at Mercato Albinelli?
Parmigiano reggiano, aceto balsamico, cold cuts, fresh pasta and seasonal fruit. Many stalls offer vacuum packing for travel.
Can you eat at the market?
Yes. Some stalls serve dishes and snacks to eat at counters inside the market.
Is the market open on Sundays?
It usually closes on Sundays. Check the opening hours before you go.