La Boqueria market - Las Ramblas, Barcelona
La Boqueria market - One of the most important markets in the city is the la Boqueria market. The locals often advise setting aside at least half a day to enjoy the many splendours of this market. This market sees a bustle of activity at any given time and visitors are often overwhelmed by the contrasting colours and range of produce that is available at the market.
La Boqueria market is by far the best place to buy ingredients and taste some of the finest food that Catalonia has to offer. The market has many stalls selling vegetables, 
fruits, local seafood from Barcelona and fish and even a few tapas bars with local dishes on sale. The market first opened in the year 1217, and has been going strong ever since. Located on 85-89 Las Ramblas this is ine of Barcelona best markets.
As well as a great place to shop, La Boqueria market is also a great place for taking photos, as many tourists do. It might sometimes irrirate the locals a little bit, but given its location on Las Ramblas, the main tourist street, the sites of the piled up fresh fruits and vegetables and splendid displays of fresh fish make for some wonderful photographs.
If you are staying in the Las Ramblas area, Boqueria market is a great place to do your shopping to stack up on fruits, cheeses, nuts and other food items which can make for snacks during the days, to cut your food bills.
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