Ordizia Town Market
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Every Wednesday
Since the first commercial gatherings began to be held around the chapel of San Bartolomé in the 11th-12th centuries, the Ordizia market has been a direct witness to the development of the town itself and to numerous anecdotes and events that have taken place around it.
One such event was undoubtedly the fire that destroyed the town in 1512. In the wake of this tragic event, Queen Juana ‘la Loca’ of Castile granted Ordizia “the royal privilege of holding a weekly free market every Wednesday of the year.” This was probably what gave the market the final push it needed to establish itself and survive to this day. After numerous ups and downs in its development, the market finally became established in the 18th century and the arrival of the train in the 1860s gave a huge boost to both the market and the municipality.
In 1925, in response to numerous needs and requests, the unique concrete structure that still covers the Plaza Nagusia was built.
Thus, backed by the weight of its history and tradition, the Ordizia market has become a benchmark for the country’s agricultural products: local fruits and vegetables, Idiazabal cheese, and lamb.