Market square of Santiago de Compostela, Traditional marketplace in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Market square of Santiago de Compostela is a food market in the city featuring eight granite buildings arranged in two parallel rows. The stalls display fresh produce, seafood, meats, and regional Galician specialties.
The market was established in 1873 to centralize food trading that had previously been scattered across various locations in the city. This reorganization helped improve how the city supplied itself with food and organized commerce.
Local residents gather here regularly to shop and socialize, while farmers and fishermen sell their goods directly to customers. This daily interaction between sellers and buyers shapes the rhythm of the city's community life.
The market is most active during weekday mornings when most vendors and shoppers are present. Arriving early offers the best selection and a chance to see the market at its liveliest.
Some restaurants inside the market work directly with the vendors and prepare dishes using ingredients they have just purchased. This direct path from source to plate creates a special way to eat that makes the place memorable.
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