Mercat de la Llibertat is a rather beautiful old market just a few streets from Gràcia train station.
Mercat de la Llibertat (freedom market) is a historic market dating from 1888 and is in the Graciá district of Barcelona. This market has been modernised, and keeps all of its orginal features in place. The building was designed by architect Miquel Pascual i Tintoré and constructed on what was Plaça de la Constitució.
The main construction is in brick and iron that was typical for the construction of indoor markets at the time. The market design is Catalan Modernist architecture. There are quite interesting details of the iron work that connects the market’s main roof beams and glazed ceramic tiles. The market enjoys around 1.8 million visitors each year, considerably more since its 2009 renovation.
The Mercat de la Llibertat gives visitors a opportunity to admire the beautiful structure of this unique building. Also, at the same time, the chance to immerse yourself and explore the large number of stalls selling just about everything!
What Produce Does The Mercat de la Llibertat offer?
Despite being a historically important building, the market is very much functional. The market has a fantastic reputation for fresh seafood, quality fruit and vegetables and traditional cheeses. The meats available are very high in quality and prepared to order by the market’s skilled butchers. The produce arrives fresh at the market each morning, normally from locally sourced suppliers. Also, within the center of the market is a supermarket and there is also a bar and cafeteria for those seeking a beer and a tapas.
Like most markets in Barcelona, expect this one to be very busy, especially in the mornings. The market is still a very busy hub for the residents of the Gräcia neighborhood purchasing their fresh produce.
Mercat de la Llibertat, similar to other traditional indoor markets, Mercat de la Llibertat has a great selection of quality produce. Most of the stall owners have been here for many years and with many generations of family involved in the business. It is for these reasons that when you visit local markets, you are guaranteed to have the best locally sourced produce to enjoy and savor.
How To Get To Mercat de la Llibertat
You can get to this historic market by train to Gràcia station (lines 6,7,S1,S2,S5) or by metro to Fontana (line 3). The following bus routes also pass close to the Mercat de la Llibertat 22, 24, 114 and V17. The opening times are 8:00 until 20:30, Saturdays the market will close at 3pm. The market does not open on Sunday.
With its historic modernist architecture and thriving daily life, the market is well worth a visit. Centrally located in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, a great place to visit on route to other sights. This will give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in daily Barcelona shopping life.
