Lucca is simply a beautiful Italian city, and once a month it hosts the Mercatino dell'Antiquariato a Lucca, also known as the Mercato Antiquario Lucchese, considered one of the best places in Italy to find antiques.
During the high season, more than 230 dealers occupy Via del Battistero, Piazza San Martino, Piazza Antelminelli, Piazza San Giovanni, Piazza San Giusto and Piazza Bernardini, with stalls in all the streets and alleys in between. The Mercatino dell'Antiquariato a Lucca takes place over a weekend, but Sundays are the day to be there. They offer the best chance to find some truly incredible antiques.
The Mercatino dell'Antiquariato a Lucca has been a tradition since the 1970s. With its ancient Roman walls and stunning cathedral, Lucca is a city worth visiting any time of the year, but antique enthusiasts should not miss the monthly market. Most of the dealers are local, but shoppers come from near and far to browse the stalls and see what treasures are lurking. This market is now widely known for the quality of its antiques, and both visitors and vendors enjoy the historic setting as a backdrop to the historic artifacts.
There are thousands of items for sale at the Mercato Antiquario Lucchese, and the stalls seem to burst with antiques of every conceivable shape and size. It is certain that all tastes and collector's whims are catered for. There are examples of beautiful jewelry, furniture large and small, paintings and other works of art, marble sculptures, World War I memorabilia, old refrigerators from the fifties, linens, carpets and rugs, vintage postcards and prints, and almost anything else you can think of.
Visitors to the Mercatino Antiquariato Lucca will find it difficult to leave empty-handed. The only question is how much you can physically carry! Fortunately, this market is a regular affair, and after one visit, a second will undoubtedly be planned. Anyone with an interest in vintage and antique goods should make a beeline here, as should anyone who enjoys an amazing market.
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