Santa Caterina market

The new Santa Caterina market is very near Barcelona Cathedral on Avinguda de Francesc Cambó. Since being refurbished, it has become one of the new temples of Catalan gastronomy, a market with a lot of charm and a wide range of produce. Since it re-opened, it has had a very positive influence on the surrounding area and been a driving force behind the transformation of the Sant Pere neighbourhood and local retail trade.

Designed by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, the building has a modern, spectacular shape, while the interior is very bright. The exterior is covered with wood and the ceiling with a ceramic mosaic in the colours of fruit and vegetables.

Suggestions

Eat in the market

With its mixed Mediterranean and Asian cuisine (includind sushi and vegetarian dishes), the Cuines Santa Caterina restaurant is a splendid choice, seeing as its ingredients come straight from the market.