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Mercado de Colón

Coordinates: 39°28′08″N 0°22′6″W / 39.46889°N 0.36833°W / 39.46889; -0.36833
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Mercado de Colón
Native names
LocationValencia (Valencian Community)
Built1914–1916
ArchitectFrancisco Mora Berenguer
Architectural style(s)Valencian Art Nouveau
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Reference no.RI-51-0008310

Mercado de Colón or Valencian: Mercat de Colom (Columbus Market) is a public market located in the city center of Valencia, Spain. It is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau.[1]

Building

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Facade at sunset.
Interior.

The building was designed by the Valencian architect Francisco Mora Berenguer between 1914 and 1916. It is a clear example of Valencian Art Nouveau architecture of the early century. It was declared national monument. It impresses with its extraordinary facade and lavish decor.[2]

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39°28′08″N 0°22′6″W / 39.46889°N 0.36833°W / 39.46889; -0.36833