Nestled in a stunning 1876 market, El Born Centre Cultural offers a vibrant peek into 18th-century Barcelona amidst airy architecture and captivating exhibits.
Plaça Comercial, 12, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Get directions
"See how the city was built in El Born Centre Cultural Inside this 1876 market, you can see the footprint of 18th century Barcelona and read about what life was like before the city’s siege during the War of Spanish Succession. The airy iron and glass market, modeled on Parisian architecture is the largest covered square in Europe and marked the beginning of Modernisme in Catalan architecture. Check out seasonal exhibits or get up close and personal with the ruins on a tour (prior reservation necessary)."