Mercat de Santa Caterina
About
A colourful mosaic-roofed market in the Sant Pere neighbourhood, designed by Enric Miralles as a deliberate antidote to the tourist-heavy Boqueria. The extraordinary undulating ceramic roof — depicting the market's produce in vivid colours — is one of the great Barcelona buildings of the 21st century. The market inside serves the local community.
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The best alternative to La Boqueria: fewer tourists, the same quality produce, and a spectacular building to boot. The roof is the highlight — photograph it from the road opposite. The fish and vegetable sections are excellent.
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The roof alone makes it worth a visit. The most beautiful market building in Spain. And the produce inside is first-rate.
Much better than La Boqueria — local, real, and with the same quality produce. The architecture is extraordinary.
A neighbourhood market that locals actually use. The fish stalls are brilliant. The building is stunning.