TheFlyingCamera
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I'm going to Italy in October and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of good antiques markets/flea markets/weekend swap meets in or around either Rome or Florence where I could look for antique photos. Many thanks in advance!
kxl
Social Documentary
Florence has a lot of flea markets, so it's just a matter of going to the right flea market to find what you're looking for.
- Mercato delle Cascine - open on Tuesday 7am to 2pm only. This place pretty much has everything. Located on the northern bank of the river Arno.
- Piazza dei Ciompi - open daily. You should be able to find antique postcards, Best day to visit is the last Sunday of the month when the flea market expands to the entire piazza and adjoining streets.
- Santo Spirito - open daily for household stuff, fruits and vegetables, but hosts an antique market on the second Sunday of the month.
- Fort Basso Market is another one that may be worth checking out.
Good luck!
- Mercato delle Cascine - open on Tuesday 7am to 2pm only. This place pretty much has everything. Located on the northern bank of the river Arno.
- Piazza dei Ciompi - open daily. You should be able to find antique postcards, Best day to visit is the last Sunday of the month when the flea market expands to the entire piazza and adjoining streets.
- Santo Spirito - open daily for household stuff, fruits and vegetables, but hosts an antique market on the second Sunday of the month.
- Fort Basso Market is another one that may be worth checking out.
Good luck!
TheFlyingCamera
Well-known
Where is the Fort Basso market? I'm not going to be in Florence on a Tuesday, unfortunately, so I can't make it to the Mercato delle Cascine.
kxl
Social Documentary
Mercato Fortezza Basso - in the piazza across the fort on the viale Strozzi. It's only open on the 3rd weekend of each month.