Central Market (Mercado Central de Valencia) description and photos - Spain: Valencia (city) (Topic)

Central Market (Mercado Central de Valencia) description and photos - Spain: Valencia (city). Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Mercado Central de Valencia.

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Valencia's Central Market is located in the heart of the city, on Piazza Mercado, opposite the famous Silk Exchange (La Longja). It is one of the largest markets in Europe with an area of 8,027 square kilometers.

Valencia's central market is not only a place where a wide variety of food and goods are sold, it is also a real architectural monument.

The construction of the Art Nouveau market building was started in 1914 by the pupils of the outstanding modernist architect of the time Domenech i Montarer, who worked for some time in his team. The construction of the market was completed by 1928.

During the construction of the Central Market building, which is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most beautiful markets in Europe, materials such as brick, stone, marble, iron, decorative tiles and mosaics were widely used. The huge market building is decorated with a beautiful dome, as well as magnificent stained glass windows, turrets, tiles and wrought iron elements.

On numerous market counters, you can find products that can satisfy all tastes. They sell various meats, olives, olives, vegetables, cheeses, mushrooms, an endless variety of fruits, nuts and amazing spices. There is a separate fish shop, teeming with fish, fish products and seafood. Of course, there are also local delicacies and delicacies, among which the most popular are chocolate donuts and the amazing national drink horchata.

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