Sant Antoni Market in Barcelona

Although Sant Antoni Market is often overlooked by the more central and well-known Boqueria Market, Sant Antoni can still hold its own against the Boquería. What’s more, for many, ourselves included, the building of the Sant Antoni Market is much more beautiful. Also, the fact that it was built in the new area of what was then called l’Eixample, allowed it to be built without any limits as far as space was concerned, which means that you get a great view of the structure today.

The structure of the Sant Antoni market

Located in the area of Sant Antoni, from where the market gets its name, the construction of the market was headed by the architects Antoni Rovira i Trias and Josep M. Cornet i Mas, dating back to the year 1882. Made out of iron, the use of this technique was a first in Barcelona as until then no market had been built using iron for its structure. Later on, other markets in Barcelona would follow in the footsteps of Sant Antoni Market and were also built using iron, for example, the Born Market.

The “new” Sant Antoni Market

What do they sell at Sant Antoni Market?

In contrast to other markets, as well as being a food market, Sant Antoni market also sells other products in “encants” (a place where they sell a huge variety of products, normally clothes and accessories). We suggest that whilst visiting the market don’t just go to look at the exterior, but also go to the market and support the local traders.

“Encants” market stalls

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