Gothic Market

Gothic Market sets up every Thursday from 10am to 8pm on Plaça Nova, the square in front of Barcelona Cathedral in the Barri Gòtic. Ten hours is a long day for a street market, so there is no need to be there at opening. Known locally as the Mercat Gòtic, it is one of the street markets in Barcelona and sits alongside every other entry on the Barcelona markets page.

What you'll find at Gothic Market

Three trades fill the stalls: antiques, books and magazines, and jewellery. There is no food or produce here, which sets it apart from most of the city's other street markets, so come to browse rather than to shop for the week.

No payment options are listed for the market's traders, so carry euros in small notes rather than counting on a card reader at the stall.

How to get to Gothic Market

Gothic Market runs at Avinguda de la Catedral s/n, Plaça Nova, 08002 Barcelona, a few steps from the cathedral steps. The nearest metro stations are Jaume I and Liceu, both a short walk through the Barri Gòtic's narrow streets. The organisers publish their own dates on the official page, worth checking before a holiday week.

Where to stay in Barcelona

Staying in the Gothic Quarter puts you right on the doorstep of the market, and it's hard to beat for convenience. Try Hotel Neri for a boutique stay in a beautiful historic building, or Gothic Quarter if you'd prefer to browse a range of options in the neighbourhood.

If you want a little more space and easy walking distance to the old town, El Born is a great choice, with plenty of hotels, apartments, and good restaurants just minutes from the market.

What day is Gothic Market?

Gothic Market runs every Thursday, from 10am to 8pm, on Plaça Nova in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It is a weekly market with no seasonal break listed, so those Thursday hours hold through the year, and the stalls stay out into the evening rather than packing away at lunchtime.

Where is Gothic Market in Barcelona?

Gothic Market sets up on Plaça Nova, the square in front of Barcelona Cathedral at Avinguda de la Catedral s/n, 08002, in the Barri Gòtic. The nearest metro stations are Jaume I and Liceu. It is an outdoor market with no covered hall, so the stalls stand on the open square.

Do I need cash at Gothic Market?

Yes, bring cash to Gothic Market. No card payment is confirmed for its stalls, and each antiques, book or jewellery trader takes payment on their own terms, so euros in small notes are the safe assumption. The market lists no facilities of its own on Plaça Nova, and it runs one day a week, on Thursdays from 10am to 8pm.