Mercat Central de Valencia

Name: Mercat Central de Valencia
Address: Plaça Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, Valencia, Valencia, ES
Telephone: +34 963 82 91 00

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About

Mercat Central de Valencia is a public food market in Valencia’s Mercat neighbourhood, known for its iron and Art Nouveau hall opposite the Llotja de la Seda.

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Mercat Central de Valencia — Main entrance and tiled east facade above the market steps

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Mercat Central de Valencia — Northwest corner of the market with its arched entrances

Mercat Central de Valencia — Market facade viewed from the side, showing its tiled arches

Mercat Central de Valencia — Side facade with arched windows and the market’s tiled exterior

Mercat Central de Valencia — Illuminated central facade and entrance at night

Mercat Central de Valencia — Market’s tiled street facade glowing under evening lights

Mercat Central de Valencia — Long market facade and arched windows at dusk

Mercat Central de Valencia — Blue and yellow ornamental tilework on an interior wall

Why go

More than 8,000 square metres of market space.
More than 200 stalls selling fish, seafood, fruit, spices, meat and cured meats.

Opening hours

Today07:30 – 15:00Show all

Monday07:30 – 15:00

Tuesday07:30 – 15:00

Wednesday07:30 – 15:00

Thursday07:30 – 15:00

Friday07:30 – 15:00

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Market days

Monday–Friday: 07:30–15:00

History

The agreement introduced daytime guards, night security and permanent cleaning staff.

1839Mercat Nou opened on this site.
Late 19th centuryThe earlier market hall had become too small for Valencia’s population.
1910The city selected the new market design by Alexandre Soler i March and Francesc Guàrdia i Vial.
November 1914Construction of the present building began.
23 January 1928The current market opened after completion under Enrique Viedma Vidal and Ángel Romaní Verdeguer.

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1981The vendors’ association was founded.
1986369 of 415 vendors voted for self-management.
1987Vendors took responsibility for daily operations, with daytime guards, night security and permanent cleaning staff.

How to get there

ParkingThe market’s basement is a car park.
On footThe market stands in Plaza Ciudad de Brujas, with its main entrance from Calle de Palafox and Plaza del Mercado.

Sources: Mercado Central, Valencia - Wikipedia · Mercat Central de València · Mercat Central de València · Mercat Central de València · Mercat Central - Wikipedia · Mercado Central de Valencia - Wikipedia · Marché central de Valence - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where

Plaça Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, Valencia

Website: mercadocentralvalencia.es/
Phone: +34 963 82 91 00

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

Can I eat at Mercat Central de Valencia?

Yes. The market has restaurants as well as food stalls.

Is there a nursing room at Mercat Central de Valencia?

Yes, the market has a nursing room.

Are lockers available at Mercat Central de Valencia?

Yes, the market offers free lockers.

Can I buy souvenirs at Mercat Central de Valencia?

Yes, there are souvenir shops.

Does Mercat Central de Valencia host cultural activities?

Its activities include music, art, literature and cooking.

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