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Mercat del Born

Mercado del Borne

building in Barcelona

#26 in Barcelona / #121 in Spain

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by Fred Romero

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About

Mercat del Born, located in the El Born district of Barcelona, Spain, is a striking 19th-century iron and glass structure that was originally a bustling market. Today, it serves as a cultural and historical center, housing the El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria. This center offers visitors a glimpse into Barcelona's past through well-preserved archaeological remains from the 1700s, uncovered during renovation works. The site provides a fascinating insight into the city's history, particularly the events surrounding the War of Spanish Succession and the subsequent fall of Barcelona in 1714.

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