Mercat del Born, Cultural center in La Ribera, Barcelona, Spain
The iron structure spans across 8,000 square meters with vaulted ceilings, metal columns, and large glass windows forming Europe's largest covered square.
Built between 1874 and 1878 as a public market, the building operated until 1971 before archeologists discovered medieval ruins beneath its foundation.
The Born Cultural Center presents exhibitions about Barcelona's history, displaying remnants of streets and houses from the 1700s beneath its glass floor.
Visitors can access the main hall without charge from Tuesday to Sunday, while guided tours and exhibition areas require a 3-euro entrance fee.
The archaeological site reveals 8,000 square meters of preserved streets and buildings from 1700s Barcelona, making it the largest urban medieval site in Europe.
Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Inception: 1870s
Architects: José Fontseré Mestre
Official opening: 1876
Architectural style: cast-iron architecture
Part of: Urbanització del Born
Address: Pl. Comercial, 12, Comercial, 2, Fusina, 4 i Ribera, 3
Website: https://elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat
GPS coordinates: 41.38540,2.18410
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:22
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
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Urbanització del Born
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