This building contains some modernist features and was built between 1911 and 1912 under the management of Juan Vidal Ramos over Balmes Square, over which there was still a part of the 18th century wall. With its rectangular shape, the Market mimics the layout of a basilica, with a circular appendix on the South-west side covered by a semispherical dome called La Rotonda (the roundabout). The building is split into two floors, one of which is a semi-basement due to the irregular surrounding streets. The front of the building was designed by Enrique Sánchez Sedeño and is presided by an impressive staircase surrounded by two emerging figures with decorative features. On 25th May 1938, the Mercado Central was hit during the worst bombing suffered by the city of Alicante during the Spanish Civil War, which resulted in 300 civilian victims. The Italian air force was responsible for that tragedy. All kinds of high-quality products can be bought at the Market, especially local fish and seafood, vegetables and fruit, as well as other typical local products. That is why the city’s top restaurants source their food from the Mercado Central.

For a gateway into Gran Canaria's past, why not visit one of the island's museums? Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Casa de Colón (Columbus House) museum chronicles the adventures of Christopher Columbus, while Gáldar's Cueva Pintada (Painted Cave) museum reveals the island's pre-Spanish history.

Located on the historic docks of Sunda Kelapa, the Museum Bahari is housed in a 17th-century Dutch warehouse and offers a captivating glimpse into Indonesia’s rich maritime heritage. The museum's collection features an array of traditional sailing vessels from across the Indonesian archipelago, alongside detailed maps, prints, and photographs of veteran steamships.