Hidden Treasures at Flea and Antique Market Around The World

During the holiday seasons everyone is keen on buying something unique and memorable gifts. Hence treasure hunting at flea markets might be the best place for you to find the best things.

Flea markets are those where people prefer buying old and used goods in good condition. Some of the best flea markets are:

Marche Aux Puces: Paris

It is the biggest of all the flea markets, in other words it is the MOTHER of all flea markets. There are 12 markets spread all over with wares from antiques toquirky, Kitsch style junk. It is one of the free Parisattractions that travellers taking care of their budget should definitely add to their itinery.

Try to shop on Mondays by arriving in the morning where you can a better chance of dealers being open and also cleaning up after the weekend.

Folhmarket Im Mauerpark: Berlin

A visit to Berlin flea market should be during the weekend. You can literally bargain. There are different markets for different products. Right from vintage clothes, old plates and book chandeliers and porcelain. Many Flohmarkte or Trodelmarkte can be found in the different Bezirke .The best part is that it is also one of the most international markets. Some of the famous flea market is Hallenflohmarkt in der Arena, Nowkolln Flowmarkt is Maybachuferand Kreuzboerg Flow market is Moritzplatz.

El Rastro: Madrid

It is a largest open air market. It is held open from 9am to 3 pm in the historic centre of Madrid every Sunday and also on public holidays. Attracting as many local’s tourists and offering a variety of products both old and new. The market has a unique atmosphere for tourists and locals, who make the most of their visit by combining a little shopping followed by the customary drink and tapas. Shoppers can pick up antiques and a wide assortment of curiosities and discover themed streets like San Cayetano known as PAINTER STREET displaying numerous oil paintings, water colours and reproductions of great artworks.

Portobello Road: London 

It is one of the famous street markets in the world with Antiques market having over 1000 dealers selling every kind of Antiques and collections from all over the world. It is situated in the heart of Notting Hill, A trendy area of London made famous by the film. Thousands of people are seen around looking through second hand clothing stalls .This is a place where you can shop and eat and shop more again.

Brooklyn Flea Market: Newyork

It is a prominent place to score vintage furniture, décor, clothing and handmade goods. It has beautiful vast aisles where one can get lost .You might even forget where you are. Food is a major focal point of the Brooklyn flea, where you’ll find one of the best smatterings of tacos, cupcakes, lobster rolls, cannoli and Asian inspired hot dogs in the country.

Rose Bowl Flea Markets: California

This place is a true legend among flea market lovers in California. More than 20000 flea market enthusiasts gather each month at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. There are 2500 stalls filled with anything and everything their heart could desire or dare to dream of. All in one place, shoes, clothes, furniture, jewellery, sunglasses, crafts, keepsakes, art fabrics, bike costumes, music and every imaginable type of merchandise. This place is full of surprises.