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Mercat de Sant Antoni is a market hall in the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain, designed by architect Antoni Rovira i Trias and opened in 1882. The building is constructed with an iron framework, characteristic of 19th-century European market architecture. It houses a daily food market, a textile market, and a popular Sunday market for books and collectibles. The market underwent a major renovation completed in 2018.
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What can shoppers buy inside Mercat de Sant Antoni?
The main market includes fresh-food stalls, while the surrounding commercial sections are associated with clothing and household goods. On Sundays, the site is especially known for the Sant Antoni book market, with secondhand books, comics, stamps, and collectible material.
When was the Mercat de Sant Antoni building constructed?
The iron market hall opened in 1882 and was designed by Barcelona architect Antoni Rovira i Trias. Its cross-shaped plan and central dome make it one of the major market buildings created during the city's nineteenth-century expansion.
Why was Mercat de Sant Antoni closed for so many years?
The complex underwent a major restoration that included the historic iron structure, modern market facilities, and archaeological remains beneath the site. It reopened in 2018 after traders had operated from a temporary market nearby.
What archaeological remains can be seen at the market?
The redevelopment exposed sections connected with Barcelona's historic fortifications and the route of the old Roman road. Parts were incorporated into the renovated complex rather than being covered over completely.
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