FLEA MARKETS IN ITALY
The markets in Italy, ranging from flea markets to antique and food markets to those holding a variety of crafts, all tell an interesting and unique story as interested onlookers and potential buyers stroll by. Fit for those who indulge and bargain hunters alike, the numerous types of markets can be enjoyed and visited by every kind of tourist with a curious appeal for a taste of the unknown gems each market holds. Italian goods are renowned for their quality, design and style, with every town offering unique craftsmanship. From Milan s peerless fashion designs to Como s silk and Cremona s violins; from the marble of Massa Carrara, Murano s timeless Venetian glassware and the genius of Piedmont s goldsmiths to Ravenna s mosaics and the ceramic beauties of Vietri sul Mare; Italy is a shopper s and gift-giver s wonderland where you always find more than you bargained for.
OPEN-AIR MARKETS AND FLEA MARKETS
Porta Portese. Every Sunday from 8 am to 2pm. Via Sannio, near Piazza San Giovanni. Daily except Sunday till sundown. Campo de’ Fiori (daily except Sundays) The day s freshest food produce and meats are the main attraction on this exuberant Roman piazza. |
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Piazza dei Ciompi. Opening hours are like the shops. Open all day on last Sunday of every month. Piazza San Lorenzo (daily) Stroll this famous market specializing in clothing, souvenirs and leather goods. Mercato Centrale (Mondays through Saturdays) Steps from the Piazza San Lorenzo, this two-level indoor market features fragrant cheeses and fresh meats and a kaleidoscope of vegetables and fruit. |
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Mercato Senigaglia, Via Calatafimi. Set by Navigli s charming canals, the numerous stands contain new and used articles from the ethnic and modern to the vintage and collectible Every Saturday from Sam to 7 pm. Oh Bei! Oh Bei! Market, Piazza Sant’Ambrogio. From December 5 to 8 every year. Mercato di Viale Papiniano (Tuesdays and Saturdays). This gigantic market hosts plenty of vendors hawking their wares, especially clothing and shoes. |
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Weekend Flea Market (in the Viale Dohrn of the Villa Comunale) Twice a month. Crib Figurines Market (Via San Gregorio Armeno). Year round. Mercato di Antignano (Monday through Saturday) . Food, clothing and housewares await the eager shopper at this engaging marketplace, located in the Vomero district. |
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La Piazzola (Piazza VIII Agosto). Friday and Saturday from 7 am till one hour before sundown. Clothing, shoes and more are found at this labyrinthine shopper s paradise. |
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Porta Palazzo (Monday through Saturday) This celebrated market, one of Europe s largest, is held in the Piazza della Repubblica, highlighted by a vast selection of delectable food items. Gran Baloon (Second Sunday of each month) The savvy collector will love this market of antique furniture, books, clothing and more, all from a time gone by. |
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Antique Fair (Piazza Grande). The first Saturday and Sunday of each month (from Saturday morning to Sunday evening). Antique buffs will enthuse over the selections of collectible items and heirlooms. Piazza Grande (first weekend of each month) |
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Piazza Domenico Peranni. Daily from 9 am till sundown. Sunday and holidays till 1 pm. La Vucciria (daily) An energetic, memorable market offering the finest food, including freshly caught fish from local waters. Perfect for preparing picnic lunches. |
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Everyone wants to bring home a piece of Italy as a reminder of their travels. The hill town of Deruta, in Umbria, has been famed for its glazed and glossy majolica earthenware since the 15th and 16th centuries. Today s shopper will marvel at the elegant, vivid and regal pieces created in the workshops and bottegas by talented artisans. |
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Antique Market. Saturdays and Sundays of the second week of each month, except August. |
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Piazzetta Lavagna (oft Via Luccoli). Daily Monday to Friday (mornings and afternoons). |
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Fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month. |
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Piazza Iravaglio. Every Monday. |
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Via Corso Cavour – Viale Fontanelli – Viale Berengario. Monday from 8 am to 1 pm. |
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American Market, Piazza XX Settembre. Daily from 9 am to 7:30 pm. |
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Piazza del Duomo and adjacent to Via del Battistero. Third Saturday and Sunday of each month, except on religious holidays |
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In Piazzetta near the dock. Thursday morning. |
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Piazza del Mercato. Wednesday morning from 8 am. |
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Piazza De Maria and a part beneath the walls. Every Thursday holiday or on the weekday preceding a holiday. |
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Via Baldassini. Second Sunday of each month. |
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Via Quarto – Via Mugilla – Via Ardea – Via Sulmo. American Market every Tuesday from 8 am to 1:30 pm. |
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Piazza Risorgimento and Piazza Santa Maria. Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. |
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Via Lungo Crati De Seta. Everyday. |
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Piazza Carlo Alberto. Daily except Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm. |
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Via La Farina (at the intersection with Viale Europa). Daily during the morning hours. |
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Motor Show Bologna International Car and Motorcycle Exhibition . On exhibit will be the manufacturers of car parts, accessories, electronic equipment, and mobile information. As has always been the tradition, visitors will be able to satisfy their passion by visiting vehicle exhibits and test-driving a variety of vehicles in the external areas available for product testing. |
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Fiera di Genova www.fiera.ge.it |
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Fiere Parma www.fiereparma.it |
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Rimini Fiera S.P.A. www.riminifiera.it |
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International Book Fair |
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Fiere Verona www.veronafiere.it |
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Vicenza Fiere www.vicenzafiera.it |