Pick your language: In Valenciano you’ll say “Mercat Central”. In Castillian/Spanish, “Mercado Central”. In English it’s “Central Market”. Either of the first two will work in a taxi, and probably so will the third.
180 degrees (or so) of Valencia’s Central Market.
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There are supermarkets and produce shops on every other block in Valencia, and few smaller open public markets on the periphery of the old city. Despite all of the choices, the historic Central Market remains relevant as the place with the freshest, greatest quantity, and best quality food.
The number of booths, the variety of food, the size of the building, and its architecture are all impressive. My favorite is the architecture.
This rotunda.
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This roof.
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