The most famous market of Madrid and one of the popular cultural attractions is the San Miguel market. The market is located in Piazza San Miguel, near the famous Plaza Mayor. Once this place was a temple, and after a fire in 1790, there was formed a square. Long time trade here was carried out under the open sky. This continued until 1916, when the architect Alfonso Oak-and-Dies here was built the market building, full of forged metal designs.

San Miguel - it's not really a market in the traditional view. Of course, you can buy various products, mainly on a large assortment of fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood, and a selection of beverages. But beyond that, the San Miguel market is replete with cafes, restaurants and snack bars, where right when you cook the freshest dish of freshly purchased products. The most popular with the visitors to enjoy Spanish tapas, fish ROE, oysters and other shellfish, offering expertly prepared by Spanish chefs. Here you can also taste popular in Spain cod, pasta, meats and other traditional dishes. And, of course, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy fine Spanish wines and champagne. There is a bookshop, which presents a wide variety of books on culinary topics, and shop designer kitchen utensils.

Market pavilions located on two floors and in General occupy 1,200 square meters.