Mercado de la Ribera
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An Art Deco market on the riverbank of Bilbao's Old Town, opened in 1929 and once among Europe's largest indoor markets. It has a Pintxos food hall on the ground floor.
Mercado de la Ribera sits at the southern end of Siete Calles in the Old Town, on the bank of the Nervión River. The current building opened in 1929 in Art Deco style, with large stained-glass windows on its facade. In 1990, Guinness World Records recognised it as Europe's largest indoor market. After a full renovation around 2011, the upper two floors hold traditional stalls selling meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables and cheese, giving a glimpse of Basque everyday produce. The ground floor is a food hall with many Pintxos bars, where you can snack and drink cider or Txakoli white wine, and live music plays on weekend evenings. It's a good place to eat after exploring the Old Town. Check the official site for hours, as most stalls close on Sundays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 08:00–14:30 (food court open later; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Church of San Antón
- Bilbao Cathedral (Cathedral of Santiago)
- Casco Viejo, Bilbao
- Basque Museum (Euskal Museoa)
- Plaza Nueva
- Arriaga Theatre
- Basilica of Begoña
- Zubizuri