Marlene Po
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Want to visit a historical market - established in 1888 - where locals go ( nope, not like tourist infested La Boqueria)?
Well, El mercado de la Llibertat de Barcelona is the one for you. Designed by architect Pasqual Tintoret for the neighborhood of Gracia, it's a structure of iron and exposed brick, designed to offer protection to all kinds of food: fruit and vegetables, fish, legumes, jamon and chorizo of course, and more. Inside, we are greeted by open, wide and high spaces, with food stalls arranged next to each other. Pretty much like La Boqueria albeit a much smaller but authentic version.
It's pleasant to be able to look at one's leisure the products which are displayed, without the jostling crowds and the noise.