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'''Mercat del Born''' is a former [[public market]] and one of the most important buildings in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]] constructed with iron. Located in the lower, east side of the [[la Ribera]] neighborhood, it is the largest covered square in all of Europe and marked the start of [[Modernisme]] in Catalan architecture.<ref name="bloc" />
'''Mercat del Born''' is a former [[Marketplaces#Types|public market]] and one of the most important buildings in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]] constructed with iron. Located in the lower and eastern side of the [[la Ribera]] neighborhood, it is the largest covered square in all of Europe and marked the start of [[Modernisme]] in Catalan architecture.<ref name="bloc" />


==Design==
==Design==
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==History==
==History==
It was designed in 1873 by the municipal architect Antoni Rovira i Trias (who also designed the Mercat de Sant Antoni) and built between 1874 and 1878 by master builder [[Josep Fontserè i Mestre]] and engineer [[Josep Maria Cornet i Mas]].<ref name="pobles" /> The structure of cast iron columns and metallic horses was fabricated by La Maquinista Terrestre i Marítima.
The market was designed in 1873 by the municipal architect Antoni Rovira i Trias (who also designed the Mercat de Sant Antoni) and built between 1874 and 1878 by master builder [[Josep Fontserè i Mestre]] and engineer [[Josep Maria Cornet i Mas]].<ref name="pobles" /> The structure of cast iron columns and metallic horses was fabricated by La Maquinista Terrestre i Marítima.


The market came into operation in 1878 and was in use as the central market in town until 1971. At its closure, it was functioning as a wholesale market, but was replaced with the opening of Mercabarna in [[Zona Franca (Barcelona)|Zona Franca]].<ref name="periodico" />
The market came into operation in 1878 and was in use as the central market in town until 1971. At its closure, it was functioning as a wholesale market, but was replaced with the opening of Mercabarna in [[Zona Franca (Barcelona)|Zona Franca]].<ref name="periodico" />


==Born "District"==
==Born "District"==
In recent years, the area immediately surrounding the market has been referred to as "el Born" or the castilian variant "el Borne". A heavily gentrified area considered to be south of Carrer de la Princesa, it is full of restaurants, bar, and some small shops with many expatriates both living and socializing there. Despite this colloquial name given to the area (which is often applied to the entire district), it is still officially called la Ribera or [[Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera]].<ref name="bloc" />
In recent years, the area immediately surrounding the market has been referred to as "el Born" or the [[Spanish language|Castilian]] variant "el Borne". A heavily gentrified area considered to be south of Carrer de la Princesa, it is full of restaurants, bars, and some small shops with many expatriates both living and socializing there. Despite this colloquial name given to the area (which is often applied to the entire district), it is still officially called la Ribera or [[Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera]].<ref name="bloc" />


==Restoration==
==Restoration==
Restoration work started and stopped several times since the closure of market. Each successive city government had a different plan for the very large space. At some points, there were even plans to lease it to a retail establishment such as FNAC who had expressed interest.<ref name="bloc" />
Restoration work started and stopped several times since the closure of market. Each successive city government had a different plan for the very large space. At some points, there were even plans to lease it to a retail establishment such as FNAC who had expressed interest.<ref name="bloc" />


After closure, it fell into a state of disrepair and was restored 1977 to 1981 under the direction of Pere Espinosa.<ref name="pobles" />
After closure, it fell into a state of disrepair and was restored 1977 to 1981 under the direction of Pere Espinosa.<ref name="pobles" />


In 2002 work was started to install the Biblioteca Provincial de Barcelona, but during excavations, extensive ruins of the medieval city were discovered.<ref name="pobles" /> It was then decided to preserve the ruins and move the library project to another location.<ref name="periodico" />
In 2002 work was started to install the Biblioteca Provincial de Barcelona, but during excavations, extensive ruins of the medieval city were discovered.<ref name="pobles" /> It was then decided to preserve the ruins and move the library project to another location.<ref name="periodico" />


Currently, the market covers these archaeological ruins which were part of the la Ribera district that was demolished in the early eighteenth century after the defeat of Catalonia in the [[War of the Spanish Succession|War of Succession]] in 1714. This portion of la Ribera was forcibly demolished to make way for the construction of the Ciutadella military structure as ordered by the new Spanish king, [[Philip V of Spain|Philip V]].<ref name="pobles" />
Currently, the market covers these archaeological ruins which were part of the la Ribera district that was demolished in the early eighteenth century after the defeat of Catalonia in the [[War of the Spanish Succession|War of Succession]] in 1714. This portion of la Ribera was forcibly demolished to make way for the construction of the Ciutadella military structure as ordered by the new Spanish king, [[Philip V of Spain|Philip V]].<ref name="pobles" />


The plan that finally came to fruition in 2013 was to expose the subterranean ruins for visitors while preserving space around the exterior of them for mixed use, cultural center, in addition to having a museum about the War of Succession onsite. At the same time, it is now possible for pedestrians to pass freely from Passeig del Born through to the other side that leads to the park of [[Parc de la Ciutadella|Ciutadella]].<ref name="bloc" />
The plan that finally came to fruition in 2013 was to expose the subterranean ruins for visitors while preserving space around the exterior of them for mixed use, cultural center, in addition to having a museum about the War of Succession onsite. At the same time, it is now possible for pedestrians to pass freely from Passeig del Born through to the other side that leads to the park of [[Parc de la Ciutadella|Ciutadella]].<ref name="bloc" />


The official inauguration of the restored market was September 11, 2013.
The official inauguration of the restored market was September 11, 2013 which was the 299th anniversary of the fall of Barcelona following its [[Siege of Barcelona (1713–1714)|siege]] that marked the end of an independent Catalonia state and the start of nearly three centuries of suppression of Catalan autonomy by the Spanish Kingdom.<ref>{{citation|title=Mercat del Born Cultural Center|publisher=Mercat del Born|url=http://www.mercatdelborn.org/el-born-cultural-center/}}</ref>

The transformation of the old market into a museum space was led by the study of Varis Arquitectes and executed by the UTE between Sapic, Croquis and Sono Audiovisual Technology. The project of integrated audiovisual systems includes both the exhibition spaces and other rooms and auditoriums of the center. In addition to various display media, such as projection and videowall, the center is equipped with simultaneous translation equipment and a control system to govern all elements.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sono.es/en/proyectos/el-born-centro-cultural-bcc.html|title=Audiovisual integration for Born Centre Cultural|last=Sono Tecnologia Audiovisual}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Rec Comtal]]
* [[Fountain of Sant Agustí Vell]]

* [[Convent of Sant Agustí Vell]]


==References==
==References==

{{reflist|refs=
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="pobles">{{citation|publisher=Pobles de Catalunya|title=Mercat del Born (Barcelona - El Born - Barcelonès)|url=http://www.poblesdecatalunya.cat/element.php?e=1613}} {{ca icon}}</ref>
<ref name="pobles">{{citation|publisher=Pobles de Catalunya|title=Mercat del Born (Barcelona - El Born - Barcelonès)|url=http://www.poblesdecatalunya.cat/element.php?e=1613|language=ca}}</ref>
<ref name="periodico">{{citation|publisher=el Periodico|title=El nou mercat del Born deixarà a la vista un terç de les restes històriques|url=http://www.elperiodico.cat/ca/noticias/barcelona/20100617/nou-mercat-del-born-deixara-vista-terc-les-restes-historiques/print-329291.shtml}} {{ca icon}}</ref>
<ref name="periodico">{{citation|publisher=el Periodico|title=El nou mercat del Born deixarà a la vista un terç de les restes històriques|url=http://www.elperiodico.cat/ca/noticias/barcelona/20100617/nou-mercat-del-born-deixara-vista-terc-les-restes-historiques/print-329291.shtml|language=ca|access-date=2012-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212458/http://www.elperiodico.cat/ca/noticias/barcelona/20100617/nou-mercat-del-born-deixara-vista-terc-les-restes-historiques/print-329291.shtml|archive-date=2016-03-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<ref name="bloc">{{citation|title=Los avatares del Mercat del Born|publisher=el Bloc|url=http://elbloc.net/2010/10/los-avatares-del-mercat-del-born/}} {{es icon}}</ref>
<ref name="bloc">{{citation|title=Los avatares del Mercat del Born|publisher=el Bloc|url=http://elbloc.net/2010/10/los-avatares-del-mercat-del-born/|language=es|access-date=2012-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730230123/http://elbloc.net/2010/10/los-avatares-del-mercat-del-born/|archive-date=2012-07-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat/}}
* [http://www.mercatdelborn.org Official neighborhood website]
* {{Commons category-inline|Mercat del Born|Mercat del Born}}
* {{Commons category-inline|Mercat del Born|Mercat del Born}}


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[[Category:Modernisme architecture in Barcelona]]
[[Category:Modernisme architecture in Barcelona]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Barcelona]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Barcelona]]
[[Category:Art Nouveau retail buildings]]
[[Category:Art Nouveau retail buildings]]
[[Category:Commercial buildings completed in 1878]]
[[Category:Commercial buildings completed in 1878]]

Latest revision as of 21:49, 17 November 2023

Mercat del Born
Mercat del Born seen from Passatge de Mercantil
Map
General information
StatusUnder renovation
TypeModernisme
LocationLa Ribera, (Barcelona)
Coordinates41°23′7.43″N 2°11′2.76″E / 41.3853972°N 2.1841000°E / 41.3853972; 2.1841000
Construction started1873
Opening1878
OwnerAjuntament de Barcelona
Technical details
Floor area8,000 m2 (86,111 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Antoni Rovira i Trias
DeveloperJosep Fontserè i Mestre
Structural engineerJosep Cornet i Mas

Mercat del Born is a former public market and one of the most important buildings in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain constructed with iron. Located in the lower and eastern side of the la Ribera neighborhood, it is the largest covered square in all of Europe and marked the start of Modernisme in Catalan architecture.[1]

Design[edit]

The market is rectangular, with two large domed, intersecting buildings, and 4 smaller naves. The structure is supported on cast iron columns with a flat roof covered in glazed tile.[2]

History[edit]

The market was designed in 1873 by the municipal architect Antoni Rovira i Trias (who also designed the Mercat de Sant Antoni) and built between 1874 and 1878 by master builder Josep Fontserè i Mestre and engineer Josep Maria Cornet i Mas.[2] The structure of cast iron columns and metallic horses was fabricated by La Maquinista Terrestre i Marítima.

The market came into operation in 1878 and was in use as the central market in town until 1971. At its closure, it was functioning as a wholesale market, but was replaced with the opening of Mercabarna in Zona Franca.[3]

Born "District"[edit]

In recent years, the area immediately surrounding the market has been referred to as "el Born" or the Castilian variant "el Borne". A heavily gentrified area considered to be south of Carrer de la Princesa, it is full of restaurants, bars, and some small shops with many expatriates both living and socializing there. Despite this colloquial name given to the area (which is often applied to the entire district), it is still officially called la Ribera or Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera.[1]

Restoration[edit]

Restoration work started and stopped several times since the closure of market. Each successive city government had a different plan for the very large space. At some points, there were even plans to lease it to a retail establishment such as FNAC who had expressed interest.[1]

After closure, it fell into a state of disrepair and was restored 1977 to 1981 under the direction of Pere Espinosa.[2]

In 2002 work was started to install the Biblioteca Provincial de Barcelona, but during excavations, extensive ruins of the medieval city were discovered.[2] It was then decided to preserve the ruins and move the library project to another location.[3]

Currently, the market covers these archaeological ruins which were part of the la Ribera district that was demolished in the early eighteenth century after the defeat of Catalonia in the War of Succession in 1714. This portion of la Ribera was forcibly demolished to make way for the construction of the Ciutadella military structure as ordered by the new Spanish king, Philip V.[2]

The plan that finally came to fruition in 2013 was to expose the subterranean ruins for visitors while preserving space around the exterior of them for mixed use, cultural center, in addition to having a museum about the War of Succession onsite. At the same time, it is now possible for pedestrians to pass freely from Passeig del Born through to the other side that leads to the park of Ciutadella.[1]

The official inauguration of the restored market was September 11, 2013.

The transformation of the old market into a museum space was led by the study of Varis Arquitectes and executed by the UTE between Sapic, Croquis and Sono Audiovisual Technology. The project of integrated audiovisual systems includes both the exhibition spaces and other rooms and auditoriums of the center. In addition to various display media, such as projection and videowall, the center is equipped with simultaneous translation equipment and a control system to govern all elements.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Los avatares del Mercat del Born (in Spanish), el Bloc, archived from the original on 2012-07-30, retrieved 2012-07-01
  2. ^ a b c d e Mercat del Born (Barcelona - El Born - Barcelonès) (in Catalan), Pobles de Catalunya
  3. ^ a b El nou mercat del Born deixarà a la vista un terç de les restes històriques (in Catalan), el Periodico, archived from the original on 2016-03-03, retrieved 2012-07-01
  4. ^ Sono Tecnologia Audiovisual. "Audiovisual integration for Born Centre Cultural".

External links[edit]

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