Mercado de Colón

Mercado de Colón
Native names
LocationValencia (Valencian Community)
Built1914–1916
ArchitectFrancisco Mora Berenguer
Architectural style(s)Valencian Art Nouveau
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Reference no.RI-51-0008310

Mercado de Colón or Valencian: Mercat de Colom (Columbus Market) is a public market located in the city center of Valencia, Spain. It is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau.[1]

Building

Facade at sunset.
Interior.

The building was designed by the Valencian architect Francisco Mora Berenguer between 1914 and 1916. It is a clear example of Valencian Art Nouveau architecture of the early century. It was declared national monument. It impresses with its extraordinary facade and lavish decor.[2]

References

  1. ^ "La Valencia modernista". Las Provincias. July 10, 2014.
  2. ^ Official website of the Mercado de Colón
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