The Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao is recognized as the largest covered food market hall in Europe, covering over 10,000 square meters. Positioned along the Nervión River at the entrance to Bilbao’s medieval Seven Streets (Casco Viejo), this landmark 1929 Art Deco market hall designed by Pedro Ispizua features stained glass windows, sweeping riverside terraces, and gourmet pintxos bars.
Basque Gastronomy & Pintxos Gastro-Bar
The ground floor functions as a lively gastro-hall where visitors can sample gourmet Basque pintxos, Cantabrian anchovies, spider crab (txangurro), and local white Txakoli wine while listening to live jazz music on the riverside deck.
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