In the early hours of the morning, the quays of the port are alive with the comings and goings of fishermen laden with the day's catch, which will end up on the stalls of the Mercado Bolonha – also called Mercado Ver-o-Peso after the fish – a superb market inspired by Gustave Eiffel's works. If you are not enthused by fish, rest assured that the market sells all the secret ingredients found in Brazilian cooking and natural medicines, including fruit, vegetables and herbs with healing properties.