Almería - Mercado Central

Almería was founded in 955 by Abd ar-Rahman III as the main port of his kingdom. Under Moorish rule, the city prospered through the production and export of silk fabrics. After a temporary conquest by King Alfonso VII of Castile-León in 1147, Almería was again under Moorish control from 1157. In 1489, "Los Reyes Católicos" Ferdinand and Isabel conquered the city. Just three years later, Almería became a bishopric with the founding of the diocese. The 16th century was a century of natural disasters for Almería; it suffered at least four major earthquakes (1512, 1522, 1529, 1550).


The Mercado Central is located in the historic center of Almeria. Construction was completed in 1897. The building has two floors and five naves. On the façade there is a female figure with a basket full of fruit, which is considered a symbol of abundance.