Boqueria Marketplace, which is originally known as the Mercat de Sant Josep Boqueria is a huge public market set in the Barcelona district Ciutat Vella. Being among the most visited tourist sights, La Boqueria is accessed from La Rambla area and is close to the opera house Liceu. First mentioned in year 1217, the Boqueria Market was extended through the years and today is a favorite place for many people who love to go shopping there or simply to walk and enjoy the lively area.