Mercat Vell de Sitges, Historic market building in Sitges, Spain.
The Mercat Vell de Sitges features modernist cast-iron architecture with exposed brick facades designed by architect Gaietà Buïgas i Monravà and inaugurated in 1890.
Built to replace medieval trading traditions dating back to 1307 when King James II granted weekly market rights, the building served as Sitges' main marketplace until the 1990s.
Designated as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia's heritage, the building now houses the Casa Bacardí Museum since 2010 and hosts various cultural events including concerts and art exhibitions.
Located on Plaça de l'Ajuntament in central Sitges, the building remains easily accessible on foot from other major landmarks and tourist attractions in the historic town center.
The structure exemplifies the transition from medieval market traditions to industrial-era architecture, combining functional cast-iron framework with decorative brick construction techniques of the late 19th century.
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