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Mercat de la Concepcio, Eixample Neighborhood

The La Concepción Market which took its name from the nearby church is the oldest Market of the Eixample neighborhood, officially opened in 1888. The project was commissioned to Antoni Rovira and Trias, Catalan architect, urban planner and founder of several associations, among them Societat Filomàtica de Barcelona. Antoni Rovira i Trias is known for his work as architect of several public buildings in Barcelona, among others the markets of Barceloneta (1873), El Born (1876) and San Antoni (1879). He was also responsible for the demolition of the Ciutadella, the 18th-century military...

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Kiosko Universal in the Mercat de la Boqueria

The Boqueria Market, also known as Sant Josep, just off the Ramblas, has many interesting things to show to the visitors and buyers. From the spectacular and colorful variety of fruit and vegetable stalls at the entrance from the Ramblas or the amazing round center with the fresh fish and seafood over the icy countertops to preserve them at low temperature or the stalls of meats from different animals: bull, ox, cow, horse, lamb, veal and hunting animals or birds and eggs; the amazing and varied collection of mushrooms when the season comes, the stalls with pork products, pates and cheeses or...

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Mercat de la Barceloneta

The Barceloneta market forms part of the markets in Barcelona that already have more than 100 years. The original structure was the work of architect Antoni Rovira i Trias and the building was inaugurated in 1884. The building is of an iron structure, classic at the time, divided into a central, taller nave and two aisles. During the Spanish Civil War the building suffered great damages and the roof top was rebuilt in 1939. In its origins it had a especially sailor and fisherman character as of the neighborhood. The times change and the market was getting old so new complete restoration was...

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Mercat de la LLibertat, Gracia Neighborhood

In Barcelona there is an old tradition of fresh food markets, at least one in each neighborhood. The most popular of all the markets of Barcelona is La Boqueria or Sant Josep Market in the Ciutat Vella (Old Town) neighborhood just at the side of the Ramblas. As many other neighborhoods of Barcelona the Gracia Neighborhood is divided into different areas. The most traditional one is La Vila de Gracia, that was an Independent town from 1850 when it had over 13.000 inhabitants untill it was finally rejoined to Barcelona in 1897 when it had become a crowed and active town with nearly 62.000...

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Cerveceria El Vaso de Oro

Of the few good tapas bar that you can still find in Barcelona the Cerveseria El Vaso de Oro (The Golden Glass Brewery) needs a special attention. The tapas bar is located in the Barceloneta Neighborhood in a new building from the 70s. The inside decoration looks likes much more a German style brewery bar than a classic old tapas bar, in an extremely narrow place with a long bar that goes from one end to the other and fortunately with different doors to get in or out as it is very difficult to move inside. Nearly always busy or really very busy and even sometimes nearly impossible...

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Bodega la Plata

La Plata is a small bar in the corner of the pedestrian streets Merce and la Plata in the Gothic Neighborhood, that keeps the charm of the old taverns with top quality raw material, not so easy to find any more, a classic place for locals and a fun discovery for foreigners. It is just served what is called “raciones” (small plates) of recent fried sardines, tomato salad with onions and olives, fresh anchovies, pa amb tomàquet with butifarra (sausage) and wine from the barrel or beer, short choice but simple, homemade and good. Established in the 1920s this small corner bar...

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Can Paixano

There are few tapas bars left in Barcelona like Can Paixano. Half typical bar, half grocery store, their classic tapas, sandwiches and cellars have nurtured several generations of Barcelona. Can Paixano, was founded in 1969, and has consolidated as an obliged visit to all those who want to have a different view of Barcelona. Being in Can Paixano is remembering the old bars of the Barceloneta (typical sailor’s district) where time seems to stand still. It is the ideal place to eat a quick snack, always standing before continuing walking around the city. Nearly always full and to gain...

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Specchio Magico in Barcelona

Italian Atmosphere Restaurant in Barcelona. For pasta lovers the place to go is Specchio Magico. It is absolutely not a pizza joint, in fact pizza has never been served here. The Specchio Magico is a restaurant, small, cosy and simple place, with candles on the tables, where what really matters is the quality of the food, mainly consisting of pasta and salads, with generous portions that can be shared. You do not want to miss the selection of meat plates & the carpaccios or their delicious interpretation of tiramisu for dessert. Most of the wines offered are from different regions of Italy....

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Alimentaria Barcelona 2008

Fira Barcelona, Montjuic and Gran Via Venues - March 2008 International Food and Beverage Exhibition. Every two years Alimentaria, the International Food and Beverage Exhibition, is back in Barcelona showing the world’s food and beverage. The event will take place in March 2008 from the 10th to 14th at Fira Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), with 85% of the Spanish food and beverage industry expected to be there. For this new edition, the show’s organisers have undertaken to reorganise the exhibition space. For the first time since the show has been held in two venues, due to their increasing...