Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

The former Hospital de la Santa Creu, is one of the finest examples of Catalan civil-Gothic Architecture.

In 1929, the hospital moved to a new modernista complex the Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau. 

The old hospital, which had become obsolete, today houses the Biblioteca de Catalunya ( The Library)  

as well as the Institut d'Estudis Catalan ( Institute for Catalan Studies)

was declared a Historic and Artistic Landmark of National Interest 

tq Mr Google

My Travel Partners, Miss K and Miss N

Location : Behind Mercado de la Boqueria

Metro : Liceu ( La Rambla )

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Markets in Barcelona

Barcelona has a ton of central markets scattered around the city, my favorite was Santa Caterina the second was St. Joseph Boqueria ( too crowded )
Here is a little guide of the best markets in Barcelona.

Mercat Santa Caterina

Location : Avinguda de Francesc Cambó
Opening Times : Monday to Saturday ( 8.00 am to 3.30 pm )
Metro : Jaume 1, Line 4

 The person behind this : Enric Miralles


Mercat de Sant Josep / La Boqueria

Location : La Rambla
Opening Times : Monday to Saturday ( 8.00 am to 8.30 pm )
Metro : Liceu, Green Line,L3

The person behind this :  Mas Vila

Flea Markets : Mercat Ghotic

Location : Avinguda de la Catedral, Pl. de la Seu 6, Barri Gothic Region
Open on Thursdays!
Small but worth to see.

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