Photo: Mercado Central Valencia Spain

Many Market stalls at the Mercado Central, Central Market, in the City of Valencia, Valencia in Spain, Europe

Mercado Central, one of the longest running food markets in Europe can be found in the City of Valencia, Valencia in Spain. Since 1928 the 'Central Market' has been housed in a huge Art Nouveau building designed by Alejandro Soler and Francisco Guardia, a steel and glass structure decorated with many coloured ceramic tiles.The Mercado Central in Valencia is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday, but it is best to visit in the mornings to see the amazing displays of fresh produce.There are about 1300 market stalls to be seen in the 8000 square meter expanse of the Mercado Central . The different aromas and flavours from the variety of stalls are worth experiencing, and it is impossible to visit the Mercado Central in Valencia without buying some local choice food such as paella, cheese, meats and wine.Market stalls at the Mercado Central, Central Market, an Art Nouveau building built in 1928, City of Valencia, Valencia, Spain, Europe.