RAMBLA, Boqueria

The Boqueria market is the most famous market in Barcelona, and lies at the midpoint of the Rambla. Its architecture, location, and picturesque merchants make it an unforgettable place, where you can also enjoy the delights of Catalan gastronomy!

The word Boqueria comes from "boc", which means "goat". In fact it seems that the animal's flesh was sold here as early as the year 1100 in an uncovered market that extended along the Rambla. When in the 1700s the avenue became the center of Barcelona life, the city decided to construct a building to house the market. The work began in 1836 at the point where the former convent of the barefoot Carmelites, called "Josepets" for their devotion to St. Joseph, stood. You might notice the words "San Joseph" written on the wrought iron entrance in memory of this, which is also the real name of the market, even though everyone calls it Boqueria....