If you are planning a trip to one of the European capitals in the near future, do not forget that large European cities are not only famous for their rich museum collections and excellent gastronomic offer. You can also go to the huge bolšiak, which seduce you with their exciting atmosphere.
While visiting the beautiful European capitals, let's forget about the shopping centers and shopping streets and rather go among the colorful stalls to one of the biggest European bolshyas.
1. Lille, France
"Lille Braderie", a flea market considered to be the largest in the world, can be found in the French city of Lille. The cheerful two-day event, which serves as many as 10,000 vendors and is visited by at least 2 million visitors every September, offers many beautiful things at an extremely low price. "Braderie" means "to sell at a low price" in French, so here, in addition to the varied events and the fragrant culinary offer, we find richly lined stalls, which are crammed under a colorful array of items at a low price. Let's browse through the wide selection of antique clocks, ancient furniture, rich collections of coins, medals and weapons and let ourselves be surprised by the funny and bizarre objects that will find their way to us by chance.
When: September 5–6 September
2. Munich, Germany
Once a year on to Theresienwies, where beer lovers flock in October, also opens Frühjahrsfest, a celebration of the first Saturday of spring, serving one of the largest bolshaks in Europe.
When: April 18
3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is famous for the most colorful flea markets. The best of them is definitely one-day Vrijmarkt, which is considered the largest.
When: April 27
4. Arezzo, Italy
Tuscan Arezzo it is not only famous for its charm, which comes from its medieval walls, Renaissance architecture and breathtaking frescoes. The beautiful Italian city also surprises with one of the most interesting bolshyas for lovers of art, ancient furniture and silverware.
When: every first Sunday of the month (and the Saturday before it)
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5. London, Great Britain
A dynamic flea market found on a London street Portobello Road, is a staple for all lovers of vintage and second-hand things. It is a place where the trendiest Londoners gather every weekend and, in the desire for even greater uniqueness, browse the most colorful second-hand offer imaginable.
When: every Saturday
6. Madrid, Spain
"El Rastro" is the most popular Spanish open bolsjak. It is open every Sunday and every Spanish holiday from nine in the morning to fifteen in the afternoon. We will also find many antique shops open nearby with a wide range of everything old and beautiful.
When: Sundays and holidays
7. Brussels, Belgium
During the visit Brussels we must not forget to take a look at the most chic Brussels flea market, which can be found every day on Place du Jeu De Balle. Between seven in the morning and lunch time, we can browse for beautiful antiques that we didn't even know we wanted so much.
When: everyday
