Twice a month, the center of the old medieval town centre of Basel becomes the setting of a beautiful flea market: the Barfüsserplatz flohmarkt. The medieval city of Basel is one of Switzerland’s most underrated tourist attractions. It has a rich history, a beautiful combination of old and new architecture and yet has a cosmopolitan […]

For serious collectors throughout Europe, the Bustehrad collectors’ market has acquired a level of fame for being the market where the most sought-after collectible items can be found. Antique professionals and flea market enthusiasts from surrounding countries - and even further afield, travel twice a month to this market to see the new treasured goods […]

If Poznan is known for its universities, its Old Market Square, and its Renaissance-style buildings, the fifth-largest city in Poland is also a heaven for shoppers. From modern malls, shopping centres, and boutiques to the many market squares which offer thousands of collectibles, Poznan entices the shoppers to part with their hard-earned cash. However, one venue […]

Nestled in the Hampton Roads region of Smithfield, Virginia, the Smithfield Vintage Market is a celebration of vintage charm and historic treasures. This event offers two distinct experiences. The monthly Pickers Markets, held in the heart of historic downtown Smithfield, feature approximately 15 vendors spread over three blocks, amidst more than 70 buildings from the […]

The Grande Brocante de Lisieux is the last flea market of the season before the winter break, and boy does it close the season with style. Since the late 1990s, this flea market extravaganza has been gathering over the last weekend in November more than 800 vendors who tempt in the bargain hunters with their […]

The Antique Fair at the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Fukagawa, Koto-ku, is held almost every weekend and features around 120 stalls. Twice a month, an antique market is held on the grounds of the shrine, while the flea market is held on two different days. The Antique Fair and Flea Market at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine […]

Every third Sunday of the month, the center of Gradisca d'Isonzo in Alpe Adria, becomes the traditional appointment of thousands of antique lovers from the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and further afield. Il Mercatino dell'Antiquariato a Gradisca d'Isonzo, also known as "Mercatino Mitteleuropeo dell’usato" is one of the best supplied antique markets in Alpe […]

The area of Brera in Milan is known for its bohemian boutiques and laid back atmosphere, and once a month since 1981 it hosts over 100 antique and vintage dealers as part of the Mercatino dell'antiquariato di Brera. This antique market is easy to find, conveniently close to the main tourist center of Milan, but removed enough […]