Mercat de la Boqueria – a wonderful and colorful market
If there is anything special and not to be missed in Barcelona besides those very famous attractions, we must mention La Boqueria, which is the fresh food market.
La Boqueria (Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria) is colorful and elegant. The market is a wonderful combination of nature, art and human creativity.
I have been to markets in many places so I didn’t have much expectation for this market before visiting. It’s easier to be surprised when there were no expectations. Good times often come unexpectedly.
La Boqueria market not only sells products but also art. The vendors are like the incarnation of artists, trying their best to bring exquisite beauty to every corner.
The candies are colorful, the grains are rich and ordered, the fruits are compact and charming, the snacks are exquisite and beautiful, and even the meat and ham look like noble origins.
There is no clutter, no insouciance, and no loud noise as in many other markets. Vendors seem to be organizing art exhibitions together, making nature and beauty eternal within the market.
Charm of La Boqueria market and Spain
Many years have passed but the good feelings brought to me at the La Boqueria market in Barcelona have remained in my life for a long time.
Sometimes travel can bring a deep touch in an unpredictable way. I didn’t expect to be so attached to a market. Those unexpected surprises and beautiful moments in life can make many dull days so beautiful.
It is one of the charms of Spain to combine nature and human life perfectly, to make ordinary things so delicate and awe-inspiring, and beautiful things so relaxed and casual.
Foreigners who have lived in other countries often have various complaints about certain things, but the complaints of those who have lived in Spain are relatively less, and many people even mention Spain and say: “Spain, it’s perfect! “
Before living in Spain, I couldn’t understand that Spain used what kind of magic gets people so obsessed. After living in Spain for a period of time, I understood that the integration of nature into life is the magic of Spain; that is, the integration of human and nature is the unique beauty of Spain.
History and information of La Boqueria
La Boqueria is the most famous markets in Barcelona and one of the most famous market in Europe. La Boqueria is also one of the biggest market in Europe. It is over 2,500 square meters and has more than 300 stalls.
Except meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, you can also find many other things in La Boqueria, such as salads, sandwiches, snacks, dairy, olives, drink etc.
Dating back to 1217, La Boqueria was a place for selling meat. From 1470, La Boqueria was known as Mercadi Bornet and it had a pig market. Later, the authorities constructed a market on La Rambla and officially recognized and opened in 1826. Nowadays, it is more than a market and has also become a tourist attraction.
La Boqueria market is not far from the seaside and has an entrance from La Rambla. The market can be easily reached by various means of transportation. Whether you are passing by in a hurry on a journey or enjoying Barcelona slowly when you have plenty of time, La Boqueria market is a small blessing that should not be missed.
Address of La Boqueria: La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Author: Hua
