Its beginnings date back to the mid-19th century and it was born as an open-air market. It is a modernist building designed by the architect Falqués i Urpí.

Born as an open-air market in Carrer de Sant Crist in the middle of the 19th century, it was the subject of two subsequent relocations: first, to land ceded by the Salat family -in the current Plaça d'Osca- and then, on the grounds of an old vegetable garden, known as the "new vegetable garden."

By the name of these lands it was popularly called "Mercat Nou" (New Market), denomination that was extended to the metro station. Here began, in 1892, the construction of the covered market, designed by the architect Falqués i Urpí, which was inaugurated in 1913.

In 2014, the refurbishment of the market was completed based on the project of the PB2 architecture studio, directed by Josep Llobet i Bach. As a result of the action carried out, new storerooms were built, a space was set up for rubbish collection, loading and unloading bays and parking for commercial vehicles and other services, as well as the construction of a car park for clients. The façades were rehabilitated and, at the same time, the modernist ornamental elements were restored.

Architecture

Brickwork building, made up of three bodies and modernist style. The façade is made up of three parts, corresponding to each of these three bodies. Each part has a pyramidal structure crowned by a series of decorative pillars. The central part of the façade is higher than the sides and has three arch-shaped windows above which there is a mosaic representing the old coat of arms of the city.

This façade has a series of narrow windows with pieces of green pottery inside and some ceramic borders, which it shares with the side façades.

Year of construction: 1913

Type of building: detached

Area: 1,740 m²

Refurbishments: completed in 2014

Location: Sant Jordi, 6