Mercat de Santa Caterina

The Mercat de Santa Caterina is a major hub in the neighbourhoods of Santa Caterina, Sant Pere and La Ribera. The building dates from 1848, although it underwent a major refurbishment, completed in 2005, by the architects' practice EMBT (Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue). Its multi-coloured roof, by Toni Comella, has become one of the most recognisable symbols of Barcelona. Inspired by Gaudí's famous broken-tile, or trencadís, mosaic technique, its colours symbolise the fruit and vegetables that are the centrepiece of the market.

How to get there: Metro L1/L4-Urquinaona | Bus 120, V15.
Services: adapted for people with reduced mobility, car park, online selling, delivery service, sustainable commerce, restaurant.