If you want to decorate your home with unique antiques, you should not visit fashion boutiques, but go to the colorful flea markets of sunny Italy. They are held both in large and small towns, surprising with a variety of assortments and a distinctive atmosphere.
Rome
The flea market of Porta Portese is perhaps the largest in the eternal city. The merchants store a wide variety of things - from toys and books to clothes and antiques. The market is open on Sundays from 6 am to 2 pm.
The Puichi Market is endlessly long aisles where a variety of different and interesting things are presented. It will take a long time to get around it. Clothing is the main commodity, but books and beautiful albums are available. And all this at extremely low prices. The market is open every Sunday from 6 am to 1 pm.
The Borgetto Flaminio market is located in a former bus depot not far from Piazza Villa Borghese. Here is a real paradise for fashionistas who want to buy unusual beautiful clothes of the past at incredibly low prices. There are also designer brands, but for them you need to have a larger amount. The market is open from 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays. Entrance: paid - 1, 60 euros.
Every third Sunday of the month, the Vintage Market awaits buyers. This is a clothing market, and almost everyone can find something for themselves here. The variety of prices corresponds to the variety of goods. No entrance fee! Monti Market is one of the most famous in Rome. It works on weekends until 8 pm! Monty pleasantly amazes with the quality of goods and reasonable prices. The range of the market is very wide. The entrance is absolutely free.
Market Associates is located in Via San Sebastiano. This market is famous for the fact that it sells many items related to retro culture: comics, old books and more. You can also buy clothes and accessories here. Admission is free for buyers. The market is open on Sundays from three in the afternoon.
Bologna
On the Piazza San Stefano in the city center, every second Saturday and Sunday (exception: July, August) there is an antiques market. A customer can purchase a wide variety of items: old records, wooden souvenirs, postcards, vintage bags, glasses, shoes, clothes, kitchen utensils and more. The prices are very diverse. You can choose a thing for 1 euro, but you can also for a very large amount. It all depends on the "ceiling" that the buyer has.
Milan
The Navigli flea market is located right on the city's waterfront. The embankment runs along the Navigli Canal, which gave the market its name. There are many goods here: antique utensils, furniture, silverware, books, sculptures, radio and photographic equipment, as well as painting. The market takes place every last Sunday of the month.
Fiera
Sinigalia will delight you with traditional products from the flea markets. The most important advantage: a huge amount of goods. To see everything, you need to spend more than one day. The market is open every Saturday. On Lorenzini Street, every Sunday from nine in the morning to one in the afternoon, you can get to the large market, which is like an open bazaar. His products are unusual and at times somewhat peculiar. However, each seller will certainly explain why this or that little thing is needed. In addition, here you can buy historical costumes, furniture, books, clothes and more. This market is the best place to find old fashioned things. You do not need to pay to enter.
The Cavalli and Nastri market is not a market in the literal sense of the word. This is a boutique selling clothes of the past centuries, distinguished by luxury and beauty. Here you can add the boutiques Vintage Delirium, Nannas Trift Store, Elizabeth Pervaya and Lambrate. They all specialize in the sale of vintage clothing and accessories.
Cormano
The Cormano flea market is located near Milan and is considered one of the largest in Italy. Merchants offer a wide variety of goods: from clothing to furniture and tableware. The highlight of Cormano is the silk made by the locals. Here you can buy it at an incredibly low price and not overpay in stores. Open on Saturdays from 7 am to 2 pm.
Arezzo
Every first Sunday of the month, Arezzo, one of the oldest towns in Tuscany, hosts an antique flea market, which can be called a real fair. Merchants from all over the country come here to sell dishes, furniture, things and more. The buyer here can find amazing and unique items at an affordable price.
Turin
Every second Sunday of the month, the city hosts the largest flea market - the Grand Balon. Buyers can find all sorts of things, and the history of the latter often goes back up to a hundred years. The Gran market (great) Balon (or as the locals call it - Balu) is visited by thousands of tourists. Here they sell lace, furniture, antiques, dishes, paintings, books, toys, vases, dresses, glass and much more. The goods are transported from all over Europe.
The Carmagnola market is located near Turin. Open every second Sunday (exception: August). You can buy excellent quality antiques and jewelry from merchants.
Venice
Not far from the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli is Venice's main flea market. Many old things are brought here. The buyer can become the proud owner of Murano glass jewelry, old books, a beautiful service, paintings and more.
Elba Island
The flea market located here is also very famous in the country. It is aimed at the buyer who wants good but inexpensive items. The prices pleasantly surprise both tourists and locals with their availability. They sell furniture, appliances, clothing, jewelry, toys and small knick-knacks. The market is open on weekends from 8 am to 6 pm. By the end of the month, sellers reduce the prices of the goods.
