Quinta Market

Quinta Market, established in the 19th century during the Spanish colonial period as Quiapo Market until its renaming in 2017, is the central market of the city of Manila, Philippines. It served the wealthy families of Quiapo, Manila at the time. By the early 20th century, the market had become one of the city's most important markets, generating significant revenues while also serving all social classes. 

Location
What is officially called the Quinta Market and Fishport is a public market along along the banks of the Pasig River. It is bounded by Carlos Palanca Street (formerly Echague Street) in Manila's Quiapo district.

History

Quinta Market was built by the Spanish colonial government in 1851, the same year as the Divisoria Market in Tondo. Built with money bequeathed to the city government of Manila by the businessman and philanthropist Francisco Carriedo, known for being the benefactor of Manila's pipe water system. At the time, Quiapo was an attractive location for riverside villas along the Pasig River, and this is commemorated by the market's present name, Quinta, which means a "country villa" in Spanish.

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