Mercado de Lanuza, Public market in central Zaragoza, Spain.
Mercado de Lanuza is a public market in central Zaragoza with three interior aisles where the central section rises higher than the side corridors. Cast iron columns and metal beams frame the space where vendors sell fresh produce, meats, fish, and regional products on the main floor.
Architect Felix Navarro Perez designed this building in 1903 to replace an outdoor marketplace that had operated near the city walls since medieval times. The structure was built to address the city's growing needs and bring the market into a modern, covered space.
The market draws its name from the plaza where it stands and serves as a gathering place for shoppers and everyday commerce. Vendors display their goods beneath the ornate iron columns, maintaining local trading practices that define how the city's residents shop for food.
The market is located at Plaza de Lanuza with a clear layout in three aisles that makes it easy to find vendors and navigate the space. The main floor is level and straightforward, allowing visitors to walk around comfortably and browse the stalls without difficulty.
Stone carvings on the building's exterior show scenes of farming, hunting, and fishing that reflect the region's economic activities. Inside, ceramic plaques at each stall indicate what products are sold there, adding a practical yet decorative element to the market layout.
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