Mercado de San Fernando, Madrid

Name: Mercado de San Fernando
Address: Calle Embajadores 41, Madrid, 28012, Spain

#332 among attractions in Madrid

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The Mercado de San Fernando is a building that serves as a food market in Madrid. It is located in Embajadores street, on the way between the Casino de la Reina and Plaza Agustín Lara. The market was inaugurated in 1944 serving the residents of Lavapiés and part of the Arganzuela. The design is due to the architect Casto Fernandez-Shaw. It has undergone several restorations in the late twentieth century. Since 2007, part of the second floor was extended and the Lavapiés Primary Care Centre was installed. It houses inside space for about thirty stalls.

Coordinates: 40°24'28"N, 3°42'13"W

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Calle Embajadores 41Centro Madrid (Embajadores)Madrid 28012 Spain

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Mercado de San Fernando – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lavapiés, El Rastro, Monument to Eloy Gonzalo, Plaza de Tirso de Molina.

~790 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
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Historic flea market held every Sunday
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~1360 ftNW
Monuments and statues
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~1710 ftN
Square
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0.5 miW
Commemorative gate completed in 1827
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~570 ftSE
Museum, Event space, Art gallery
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~1200 ftSE
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~790 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Embajadores, Madrid
4 min walk • Embajadores is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid, belonging to the Centro District.
0.4 miNW
Baroque architecture, Church
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~1820 ftNW
Street
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~820 ftNE
Street
Plaza de Lavapiés, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mercado de San Fernando?

Nearby attractions include Escuelas Pías de San Fernando, Madrid (1 min walk), House of Sombrerete, Madrid (3 min walk), La Tabacalera de Lavapiés, Madrid (3 min walk), Lavapiés, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Mercado de San Fernando by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercado de San Fernando:

Bus

Embajadores - Tribulete • Lines: M1 (1 min walk)
Miguel Servet - Amparo • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Lavapiés • Lines: L3 (5 min walk)
Embajadores • Lines: L3 (6 min walk)

Train

Embajadores (5 min walk)
Pirámides (14 min walk)