El Mercadillo (The Little Market) is the new part of the ancient town, separated from the Old Town by an ancient stone bridge known as the Puente Nuevo that spans the El Tajo Gorge. El Mercadillo was established after the Christians conquered the Moors in 1485 and occupies the northern side of the gorge. The area is where most Rodeños live and features bustling streets lined with beautifully preserved whitewashed buildings in the traditional Andalusian style, dating back as early as the 16th century. The beating heart of El Mercadillo is the Mercado de Abastos where locals gather to buy fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables and exchange gossip.
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