Mercado de Colón

Historic site in Valencia
Mercado de Colón
Native names
Spanish: Mercado de Colón
Valencian: Mercat de Colom
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.
Facade at sunset.

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mercado de Colón.
  • Website of the Mercado de Colón of Valencia
  • View detail of the market's south facade

39°28′08″N 0°22′6″W / 39.46889°N 0.36833°W / 39.46889; -0.36833