The local markets in Milan are not like the others around the world. They are not permanent but, instead, move everyday in different areas of the city. Every neighbourhood has at least one market and a particular weekday assigned to it. They happen between the streets and squares of the town (and let me say it, they create traffic and lack of parking for the joy of the drivers)
Before the era of the modern outlets it was there that the fashion brands used to sell their remaining stock. Now it is still possible to track down some appealing items but first you will have to outdo the countless stands with mass production Made in China plus the infinite crowd. And talking about the crowd, it is good to mention you will see there people from any social class and background, from the homeless gypsies (be very very very aware of your pocket) to the local hi-sos with a black visa card.
The photos that follow were taken today at the market of Viale Papiniano which is one of the biggest and most popular ones. You can find there any kind of merchandise there, from fresh bread to books and vintage dresses. As you will see my emphasis wasn’t on the food area and I didn’t even put feet there. I can’t say no to fresh veggies and fosh and I didn’t want to risk carrying kilograms of them on my long way back home:)
How to get to Viale Papiniano’s local market: MM2 San’t Agostino or tram 2 and 14
Another market worth mentioning is the one at Viale Fauché where you can find discounted shoes from some of the most famous Italian brands like Fendi, Prada, Miu Miu, Hogan, Tod’s..
If you want to see the full list of the open-air markets in Milan you can do it here.
You might also like this frightening market in Bangkok .
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This post was an instant vacation. I learned a great deal. Thank you.
This post was an instant vacation! I learned a great deal. Thank you.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Hi there! I’m very use Italian markets. My father is Italian, and so I’ve been to many of them! Specially I like the ones at summer towns, like Forte dei Marmi.
Here my latest post about how Coachella is boosting relations between Fashion brands and social influencers.
More at the link! http://www.mgluxurynews.com/posts
Bests!
Ah really? I didn’t know that! I will go to Forte dei Marmi very soon, hopefully there will be some market to explore ?
Thus just looks amazing! Milan sounds like a dream come true. You should take me there in your pocket one day
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It is nice to hear it, for me Milan is a routine, it is good ti know that someone dreams about it?
Wow! Thanks for the tips! However, my hubby won’t take me to Italy because his co-worker told him “Never take your wife to Italy” after his wife shopped till she dropped.
But it could be a mutual benefit – you shop, he dines and wines ?