Within the undulating-roofed Mercat de Santa Caterina, this simple, glassed-in store is stacked with olive oils and vinegars from all over Spain, as well as Catalan wines. Taste some of the products before deciding. Some of the best olive oils come from southern Spain.
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3. Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
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5. Capella Reial de Santa Àgata
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