Central Market in Valencia is located in the heart of the city, on the square Mercado, opposite the famous Silk Exchange (La Lonja). It is one of the largest markets in Europe - an area of ​​square kilometers 8027.

The central market of Valencia - is not only a place of sale of a variety of food and goods, it is also a real architectural monument.

Construction of the building market in the Art Nouveau style was begun in 1914 by the architects, students of outstanding modernist architect Domenech at the time-and-Montarera, worked for a time in his team. The construction market was by 1928.

With the construction of the building of the Central Market is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most beautiful markets in Europe, widely used materials such as brick, stone, marble, iron, decorative tiles and mosaics. The huge building is decorated with a beautiful dome of the market, as well as the magnificent stained-glass windows, turrets, tiles and wrought-iron elements.

Numerous market stalls you will find the products that can satisfy all tastes. It sells a variety of meat products, olives, vegetables, cheese, mushrooms, an endless variety of fruit, nuts and spices amazing. Separately fish market is teeming with fish, fish products and seafood. Of course, there is also local delicacies and specialties, among which the most popular are the chocolate donuts and amazing national drink horchata.