Market of San Miguel
| Market of San Miguel | |
|---|---|
| Native name Spanish: Mercado de San Miguel | |
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| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40°24′56″N 3°42′32″W / 40.415438°N 3.708869°WCoordinates: 40°24′56″N 3°42′32″W / 40.415438°N 3.708869°W |
| Official name | Mercado de San Miguel |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 2000 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0010569 |
  Location of Market of San Miguel in Spain | |
The Market of San Miguel (Spanish: Mercado de San Miguel) is a covered market located in Madrid, Spain. Originally built in 1916, it was purchased by private investors in 2003 who renovated the iron structure and reopened it in 2009.[1]
Overview[]
San Miguel Market is the most popular market in Madrid among tourists since it is located in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor. The market is not a traditional grocery market but a gourmet tapas market, with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other foods. Beer, wine and champagne are also available.[1][2]
Gallery[]
An exterior daylight view of the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid
Exterior of the Mercado De San Miguel in Madrid
Wine and cheese snacks sold in stalls at the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid
One of many tapas stalls in the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid
Interior of Mercado de San Miguel showing people meeting for tapas and drinks
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Wildman, Sarah (23 July 2009). "Madrid Market Bustles Again". New York Times. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ "Markets around the world: Mercado San Miguel from Madrid, Spain". FoodCocktail. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
External links[]
Media related to Mercado de San Miguel at Wikimedia Commons
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