Outdoor Food & Antique Markets in Abruzzo
Outdoor Food & Antique Markets in Abruzzo
Apart from being the most unique source of souvenirs and consolation gifts
for the friends you left behind, outdoor markets are some of the most interesting places in Italy. Almost all of them offer a collection of items that ranges from near-worthless knickknacks to priceless works of art, from the ancient to the post-post modern. Some markets
are specialized but all welcome visitors, who are encouraged to have fun bargaining in English, Italian, sign language or any combination of the above. A word to the wise: keep your money and valuables stashed under at least one layer of clothes.
Who wants to spend the whole time worrying why all those people are jostling you?
Here is a partial calendar of outdoor markets held in Abruzzo.
Keep in mind that special outdoor markets are almost always held on the occasion of town fairs and festivals.
- L'Aquila
Flea Market: "Antiquariato e artigianato in piazza"
(At Piazza Santa Maria di Paganica, the second weekend of the month). There is also a private exposition center and playground for children.
- Sulmona
(Street flea market every year in July).
- Pescara
(Street flea market every year in July).
- Papoli
(Street flea market every year in August).
- Castelli
(Street flea market every year in July and August). Complete show of ceramic crafts.
Food Markets
- Every Day
Furci, via Roma and piazza del Mercato
L'Aquila, piazza Duomo
Loreto, via Roma
- Mondays
Giuliano Teatino, piazza largo Laporta
Goriano Sicoli
Pescara, via Pepe
Castelli
- Tuesdays
Chieti, via della Liberazione
Scanno, piazza Municipio
Rosciano
Roseto Degli Abruzzi, piazza Margherita
- Wednesdays
Francavilla al Mare, via Duca degli Abruzzi
Sulmona, piazza Garibaldi
Spoltore, piazza D'Albenzio
Castel Castagna
- Thursdays
Fara di San Martino, piazza Municipale.
Tagliacozzo, piazza Duca degli Abruzzi
Elice
Giulianova, Lido
- Fridays
Tollo
Capestrano
Pianella, piazza Garibaldi
Notaresco
- Saturdays
Lanciano, new district
Acciano, piazza Municipio
Penne, piazza XX Settembre
Teramo, piazza della Liberta
- Sundays
Casalincontrada, fruits and flowers
San Benedetto nei Marsi, piazza Bolognese
Civitella Casanova
Civitella del Tronto
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