The market and shopping area (although in quite limited form) was moved to the underground level where you can still find selection of fresh meat, fish, dairy products (cheese), fruits and veggies and large selection of wines. The truth is that contrary to the Mercado Central (still largely dominated by fresh food stalls), the Market Columbus is now mainly the place to meet with friends. It’s also an ideal place for lunch and even for more gourmet dinner. Surrounded by “gardens” with tables and comfortable chairs and sofas, it is a space to relax, spend time with friends sipping coffee, chatting, treating yourself with cake, tasting beer, enjoying music. The six large glass-cubes on the ground level house cafes and bars. Renovation created also opportunity to add the elegance and style representing contemporary trends. The modern project skillfully preserved Mercado’s original architectural elements and decorations representing Valencian Modernism. Due to its complexity the renovation process was carried-out in 3 phases starting in 2000 and finishing in 2003. The major new “additions” are invisible from the outside – they include the market’s underground level with more commercial space and few shops as well as a 3-level underground parking. For this purpose, the old structure of Mercado Colon was completely renovated. The fast changes in commercial landscape forced Mercado’s administration to change the business model converting the whole space into the vibrant commercial spot with numerous bars, restaurants and cafeterias. Indeed, in quite out of grace “state of sorry” the Market Colon was closed in 1985.įortunately, it was not the end, but rather the beginning of the new area of this magnificent structure declared in the meantime as the National Monument. With time however, modern grocery shops and large shopping malls mushroomed in the neighborhood signing the “death sentence” to the traditional market represented by Mercado Colon. For decennia the Market Colon was successfully fulfilling its essential functions as the vital source of the fresh food for local residents.
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