Mercado de Colón, Art Nouveau market hall in El Pla del Remei, Valencia, Spain.
Mercado de Colón is a market hall in El Pla del Remei built with cast iron, brick, and ceramic materials, featuring two elaborate entrance facades. A large glass roof covers the central area and floods the interior with natural light.
Architects Francesc Mora i Berenguer and Demetri Ribes designed the building, which opened on December 24, 1916. Today it holds the status of a national monument reflecting Valencia's early modernization period.
The name honors Columbus and reflects how the Valencian region embraced modern European design in the early 1900s. Visitors can observe the regional craftsmanship through ornamental tilework and ironwork details throughout the interior.
The building is easily accessible with an open floor plan that allows for simple navigation through the spaces. It serves as a popular gathering spot throughout the day, especially in the afternoon and evening when restaurants and cafes fill with people.
The original market building was transformed into a venue with restaurants, cafes, and beer gardens, shifting its purpose from wholesale trading to leisure. This reimagining shows how historical spaces can be reinterpreted while keeping their original beauty intact.
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