Cebada market (Mercado de la Cebada) is one of the largest food markets in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
It is located in Plaza de la Cebada (number 15), in the Latina district. The work was awarded to the architect Mariano Calvo Pereira in 1868, and was later renovated in 1958.
History
At the end of the 18th century, the increase in the population of the city of Madrid led to the consideration of the possibility of creating a market capable of supplying food and providing hygiene to them. It is for this reason that the work was awarded to the company of Mariano la Ripa, this company was also awarded the work on the Mostenses market. In 1868, the architect Mariano Calvo y Pereira designed and planned the two buildings. Both had the common feature of using iron in their structures. Work began in 1870 and it was finally inaugurated on 11 June 1875 by King Alfonso XII.
Address: Pl. de la Cebada, S/N, 28005 Madrid, Spain.
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00
Thursday and Friday: 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday: 09:00-18:00
Sundays: 11:00 to 17:00
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