Mercado de la Ribera
| Market of the Rivera | |
|---|---|
Mercado de la Ribera | |
| General information | |
| Type | Public market |
| Location | Bilbao, Spain |
| Inaugurated | 22 August 1929 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Pedro Ispizua |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | Ribera |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Mercado de la Ribera (Ribera Market) is a market square in Bilbao, the capital of the Basque Province of Viscay in the north of Spain. It is on the right bank of the Nervion River, next to Casco Viejo. Its built area of 10,000 square metres (110,000 sq ft) makes it the biggest covered market in Europe. Inside it, there are stalls that sell different products, mostly fresh produce. There are fish markets, butchers and green grocers. There is also a part of the market for the local farmers' products.