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San Miguel (Saint Michael) market, is a cultural heritage. The iron structure of the market dates back to 1916, but the site dates back to the middle ages as an area for trade. Today’s market, 13th Ma
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San Miguel (Saint Michael) market, adjacent to Plaza Mayor, Madrid, was described by Esperanza Aguirre, the President of the Community of Madrid, as a cultural heritage. The iron structure of the market dates back to 1916, but the site dates back to the middle ages as an area for trade. Today’s market, 13th May, 2009, has been transformed into a new gastronomic and delicatessen centre in Madrid.
The 34 stalls offer some excellent fare in food and wines including fish, meat, cakes, fresh pasta, vegetables, coffee and sweets. Other stalls can provide, books, flowers and kitchen tools and utensils. The bars also serve a selection of wines and drinks from Spain and other countries.
The market is open seven days a week from 10 am till 10pm and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the bars stay open till 2am.
During the opening event the opera singers from the La Castafiore restaurant were there to provide the guests with some entertaining arias. (separate story to follow)
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- date:13 May 2009
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San Miguel (Saint Michael) market, is a cultural heritage. The iron structure of the market dates back to 1916, but the site dates back to the middle ages as an area for trade. Today’s market, 13th Ma
Details
- id:68203
- date:13 May 2009
- dimensions:13.33 x 10.00 in. (4000 x 3000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:34.94 MB
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