Markets Italy

Numerous weekly markets offer the opportunity to buy Valle d'Aostan specialities from producers. Monday: rue Mont-Fallère; Tuesday: rue Vevey, place Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, rue Lucat, rue Mazzini; Wednesday: rue Saint-Martin-de-Corléans; Thursday: boulevard de la Paix; Friday: rue Montagnayes; Saturday: rue Vevey, place Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto and rue Lucat. The Halles in place Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto are open Monday to Saturday. A farmers' market, "Lo Tsaven - Campagna Amica", is held in Place Chanoux, with plenty of local organic produce.

Clothes, bags, shoes (watch out for counterfeits), linen and kitchen utensils at very good prices all along Viale Papiniano and Piazza Sant'Agostino, between fruit, vegetables and cheese stalls. It may not be particularly picturesque, but this market still has some bargains in store. On Tuesdays, it's more popular with the locals, while on Saturdays it's mostly tourists. More than a kilometer of shopping where you always end up with a bargain.

Open-air market in the beautiful Cascine Park, west of the Santa Maria Novella district. It is undoubtedly the largest market in the city and probably one of the cheapest: fruit, clothing, food in general, household appliances, antiques, shoes... And after shopping, don't forget to take a walk in the park. Or before that, everything will depend on the products acquired... Ideal for doing good business, but also for immersing yourself in the local culture and atmosphere.

Make no mistake about it, Sant'Ambrogio is not a tourist market. Off-centre in relation to the main Florentine monuments and museums, it mainly attracts locals who have simply wanted to shop there since 1873. Partly covered, the market is filled with stalls offering fresh fruit and vegetables, but also clothes, flowers or household appliances. The covered market also houses small butcher shops or fish shops. Be aware that it is possible to eat there at a lower cost.

During August is held in Guardiagrele, within the Palazzo dell'Artigianato, the handicraft market of Abruzzo: ceramics, silverware, wrought iron, embroidery...

In a colourful atmosphere, you can buy typical products from the valley: cheese, sausages and country wines.

Every Friday, producers from the Ferrara area set up shop around the Porta Paola, an ancient city gate built in the 17th century, and offer their seasonal produce: fruit and vegetables, but also meat, cheese and poultry. There are also jam jars, pretty flowers and local wine.Those who love antique fairs, on the other hand, will rather go to the Trento e Trieste and Savonarola squares on the first Saturday and the first Sunday of each month, when a market for antiques and collectibles is held.

Asti has had a great commercial tradition since the Middle Ages. The large market is spread over three squares, and even if you don't want to buy anything, wandering among the early produce of the local growers and between the stalls of cheap clothes remains a fun occupation. There are 47 grower stalls and around 60 food stalls, not to mention the many non-food stalls (around 250!). The daily market can be found in piazza Catena or in the 1925 covered market in piazza Libertà.

This is one of the oldest markets in Naples, and one of the most popular, along with the Pignasecca market in the historic center. It takes its name from the nearby Porta Nolana, a city gate flanked by two sturdy circular towers, built in the ^15th century by the Aragonese rulers. Originally a food market, it was renowned in the city for its fresh fish; today, you'll find a little bit of everything. The atmosphere is that of a small, lively, traditional market, but one where the poverty of this part of town can be felt...

Eataly's traditional format meets Caffè Vergnano. Here, you can find the very best of gastronomy in a large food market, choose from thousands of products and references of the finest Italian wines, and sample seasonal menus made with fresh regional produce. And, of course, stop off for an espresso or to try out the new specialties at Caffè Vergnano. On sunny days, take advantage of the outdoor area on the pedestrian street. Eataly enjoys a privileged position in the heart of Turin, surrounded by the most beautiful Baroque palaces.

Probably the chicest market in town. Parallel to via Brera, a stone's throw from its boutiques and pinacoteca, along the elegant via San Marco, in the shadow of the church of the same name, this beautiful market is far from being just a neighborhood market. The Milanese come here to buy a few items at unbeatable prices. Indeed, the sweaters, shoes and jewelry sold here are always at the cutting edge of fashion. Clothes, shoes, flowers but also meat, fish and vegetables, all of which are as beautiful as they are good.

Via Sannio, located south of Piazza San Giovanni, is part of the Appio piazzale. There will be clothes, shoes and cheap clothes on cluttered displays, including second-hand coats and leather jackets. Good deals in the mess and mess! Go there on Saturdays, the day when there are more salespeople, and snoop around to find the rare pearl. You should know that there are a lot of second-hand clothing stalls in Rome, it's a very good plan, and ecological too!

Originally, the market of Sassari was held in Piazza Tola. After twenty years of unfinished projects and unfinished works, the Sassari municipal market opened in December 2012. The Sassari market, a high point of city life, has taken over Piazza Mercato where in the 17th century the slaughterhouses were located. Modern and functional, the new building covers more than 2,000^{square metres}; the food products arrive fresh from the countryside and the surrounding coasts. Not to be missed for a good glimpse of a colourful Sardinia.

In one of the regions of Sardinia where gastronomic traditions are a religion, you can't miss the local market where the best producers are gathered. At the heart of Oristano's newly restructured and modernized market halls, you'll also find a restaurant, an exhibition hall, a multi-purpose hall and, last but not least, a children's playground. This is the realm of fish, shellfish and the famous bottarga. You'll find everything you need to bring back authentic souvenirs at a good price.

A picturesque market frequented by locals for foodstuffs, but also renowned for its stalls of bargain shoes sold at very good prices. If the Testaccio district is full of good addresses for lunch or dinner, you should know that its market is too. Mordi & Vai is one of the best sandwich shops in town! The bread is garnished with Roman specialties such as tripe or artichoke à la romaine. A great place to grab a bite to eat before visiting the neighborhood!

Every weekend, at the Mercato Campagna Amica, a stone's throw from the Circo Massimo, you can find the best of Lazio's products. Local farmers, all members of the Coldiretti (the Italian farmers' association), come to sell their products (cheese, cold cuts, fruit and vegetables, honey...). It's also the ideal place to eat a pasta dish or a porchetta sandwich in the large courtyard of the halls, which turns into a real lively canteen! On Sundays, you have to arrive early to find a table!