La Boqueria was first mentioned back in 1217 when meat vendors put up tables here to sell their products. Since then it has always been a pig market. Until 1826 when the market was legally recognized.
Nowadays, if you’re a tourist in Barcelona, this market will always be one of the city’s highlights.
You’ll be surprised at how diverse the stalls are. Please be sure to take a moment in here when you visit Barcelona.