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Outdoor Markets in Abruzzo

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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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