Favourite Outdoor Markets
Around the World
When traveling in these cities, why not sample
some of the culture by browsing through their local outdoor markets?
London
Just south of the Thames River, Bermondsey Market
occupies both an indoor area and outside trading space on Fridays, 4AM-2PM.
Find anything from old silver, jewellery, vintage art supplies, lamps,
and all sorts of unique decorative items.
Paris
Beyond the Metro station at Porte de Clignancourt is a cluster of markets
known as the Puces de Saint-Ouen,
which are open Monday to Saturday 9AM-7PM. This huge area has many specialties:
Marché Paul Bert for architectural salvage and objects to complete
any interior; Marché Serpette for anything 1900 to 1940's; Marché
Malik for great 1960's & 70's clothes; and at the most picturesque,
Marché Vernaison, you'll find perfume bottles, vintage luggage,
Art Nouveau fabrics and more.
Frankfurt
Saturday mornings from 8AM-2PM, a large fleamarket happens on Sachsenhauser
Ufer. Everything from used record albums to bric-a-brac can
be found.
Amsterdam
It's been said that the markets in this city are better than its shops.
The Waterlooplein market is open from
Monday to Saturday 10AM-4PM. Browse here for old prints, silver and of
course, bikes.
Rome
Before heading to the shops, cross the Tiber River and venture out to
Trastevere, where a small crowded
market, selling furniture and all sorts of stuff, is only open on Sunday
morning until the late afternoon.
New York
The Annex outdoor market taking over
parking lots on 6th Ave between 24th and 26th Streets
is usually buzzing with activity early Saturday and Sunday mornings. Anything
from antique beads and buttons, vintage handbags, jewellery and more can
be had at a reasonable price.
Moscow
On a warm, sunny day take a walk to Izmaylorsky
Park, or simply "Vernisazh" for painted wood, jewellery, carpets,
old military uniforms and so on.
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