Els Encants Market

One of the oldest flea markets in Europe, this sprawling bazaar near the Glòries square has traded in secondhand goods, antiques, and curiosities for centuries. In the 2010s it moved into a striking new structure crowned by a vast mirrored canopy that reflects the stalls and shoppers below in a golden glow. Vendors spread wares across open ground for haggling alongside more organized shops on the upper ramps. The market blends gritty tradition with bold contemporary architecture.