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10 Flea & Street Markets in Belgium That You Shouldn't Miss
From canal-laced, fairy-tale cities like Bruges and Ghent to the urban centers of Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium sits at the crossroads of medieval and modern Europe. The chance to sample famous exports such as chocolate and beer straight from the source only sweetens a visit.
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1. Tongeren Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Tabby42 - Illinois, United States
We have bought many items from this wonderful city that opens its doors EVERY SUNDAY (except for Christmas, and possibly other official holidays that fall on Sunday). You will find antiques from vendors from various countries: England, France, Germany, and Belgium--probably others as well! Depends on what you are looking for, but we have bought GREAT wood furniture pieces: tables, Minty bookcase, French chest of drawers, nesting tables, chest-similar to cedar chest--without the cedar; unique traveling writing box (see one that Alexander Hamilton used at Ft. Ticonderoga), or wooden stationary desk organizer, holds paper, pens/pencils & has the date cards--possible used by stationary salesmen (the last two were from England). Today first Sunday of August 2017 we have returned with garden items to use for flowers (or such is my plan); from zinc washtub, to enamel pots - old chamber pot, or washstand with wash pan, a cute bicycle to hold three flower pots. As others wrote the haggling is part of the fun of getting the best deal, but don't go too low to insult the dealer! I had a total blast today and came home with more than expected to include a milk can with strainer & lid! Color me exuberant!! I even found an oil painting from a dealer that also sells on E-Bay - what a wonderful and fun day!! They do this rain or shine, they have a large building for inside vendors, as well as in a parking garage lower level for those bad weather days. Otherwise the vendors sets up on the streets and square of town from 0600-1400, but you had better get there early, because many do start packing up around noon! There local antique shops in town, that are open during this time as well--check them out too!
2. Farmer's Market Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Jonnatan - Falls Church, United States
If you come early Wednesday between 7-10 am you will have the opportunity to appreciate and experience Brugge like a local. Flowers, fresh produce, local products like breads, cheeses and a quick bite (pork, sausages, chicken, potatoes, etc) all very taste and super cheap, and without the hectic tourist traffic that now plagues Brugge. I have visited this place 3 times before and never had the chance to experience the Farmer Market. After 10 am they are gone. The locals that carry on this tradition are super nice and willing to let you try their products. you can't miss it.
3. Boekenmarkt Ajuinlei
4. Antiek- en Brocantemarkt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
5. Vreemdelingenmarkt
6. Criee
7. Rubensmarkt
8. Antiekmarkt Zavel/Marche des Antiquites et du Livre du Sablon
9. Marche Aux Puces de Bruxelles
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By bfltd0 - London, United Kingdom
This is a really fun bargain basement flea market. If you were starting out as a home-owner, you could outfit your whole home from here, including furniture, kitchenware, white goods, clothes. Admittedly it may not be top quality but part of the fun is sifting through the various boxes and seeing if there is anything usable. I eyed up a watch that seemed to be working but by the time I did a bit of internet research in a nearby bar, it had been sold. You snooze, you lose! The early birds will enjoy this - it opens at 7am - but we got there at 11am and there was still a lot of activity.
10. Vrijdagmarkt
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