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Boqueria Market ( Cat. Mercat de la Boqueria, Spanish . Sant Josep) - City Market in Barcelona with an entrance from the boulevard Las Ramblas. Market building covers an area of 2583 m ², constructed of steel and glass , and mosaics.
The first mention of the market date from the 1217 year, when close to the former city gate Bokeria installed tables for sale of meat. Since December 1470 there was a market for pork . While he was outside the city gates , so that other traders could sell their products.While the market called Mercat Bornet , or ( until 1794 ) Mercat de la Palla ( straw market).
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In 1826, the market was officially recognized by the authorities. March 19, 1840 construction began under the direction of architect Mas Vila. The market opened the ball in the same year , but some improvements were made until 1846.The official opening took place in 1853. In 1911 opened a new fish market , and in 1914 the market obzavesya new metal roof, which now covers Boker.
Today, here represented by a wide range of gourmet products.
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