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Description
Historic market of clothes, footwear and fabric, second-hand items, arts and crafts in Piazza VIII Agosto.
Website
Address
Piazza VIII Agosto
40126 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
The market takes place on Fridays and Saturdays – from January to December.
Special editions are also scheduled.
SPECIAL DATES 2014:
April: Sun. 13 – Fri. 25
September: Sun. 21
October: Sat. 4
November: Sat. 1
December: Sun. 14 – Sun. 21 – Wed. 24 – Sun. 28
Opening Hours
From early in the morning to sunset
Description
Antique market which takes place in the square in front of St. Stefano’s Basilica
and in the streets nearby.
Address
Via Santo Stefano (Piazza delle Sette Chiese)
40125 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Second Sunday of each month and Saturday before, except July and August.
SPECIAL DATES 2014:
November: Sat. 29 – Sun. 30
December: Sat. 20 – Sun. 21
Opening Hours
Winter: approx. 8:30am - 6:00pm
Summer: approx. 8:30am - 7:00pm
Description
Small antiques market in Piazza VIII Agosto.
Address
Piazza VIII Agosto
40126 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Every Thursday.
SPECIAL DATES 2014:
March: Sun.16
May: Sun. 18
October: Sun. 19
November: Sun. 16
Opening Hours
Winter: approx. 8:30am to 5:00pm
Summer: approx. 8:30am to 6:00pm
Description
Clothing and accessories for the fans of vintage fashion.
Address
Piazza Puntoni
Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
On Tuesdays, usually in the period March–June and October–December.
MARKET DATES IN 2014:
from Tuesday, April 8 to Tuesday, June 17 (except for Tuesday, April 22)
from Tuesday, September 16 to Tuesday, December 17
Opening Hours
Approx. 9:00am to 4:00pm
Description
Market of antiques and modern antiques under the arcades of Via Matteotti, right behind the train station and not far from the city center.
Address
Via Giacomo Matteotti
40129 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
First Tuesday of each month – except July and August
Third Tuesday of each month – except January, February, July and August
Opening Hours
Winter: approx. 8:30am to 5:00pm
Summer : approx. 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Description
Handicraft market where it is possible to find bijoux, semi-precious stones, leather and fabric accessories, wood objects and many other items such as pottery, candles, lamps, etc…
Address
Via San Giuseppe
40121 Bologna (BO)
E-mail: decomelaart@gmail.com
Opening Days
According to a calendar fixed every year – suspended in January, July and August.
MARKET DATES 2014:
February: 7–8 and 21–22
March: 14–15 and 28–29
April: 11–12–13 and 25–26
May: 9–10–11 and 23–24
June: 13–14
September: 12–13 and 26–27–28
October: 10–11 and 24–25–26
November: 14–15 and 28–29
December: from 5 to 24
Opening Hours
From 9:30am to 7:30pm
Description
Handicraft market in Via/Piazza San Giuseppe.
Address
Via San Giuseppe
40121, Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Open according the a calendar fixed every year (usually suspended in January and August)
MARKET DATES 2014
February: 28
March: 1, 7–8 and 21–22
April: 4–5–6 and 19-18
May: 1–2–3, 16–17 and 30–31
June: 6–7 and 20–21
July: 4–5 and 11–12
September: 5–6–7 and 19–20
October: 3–4, 17–18 and 31
November: 1, 7–8 and 21–22
December: from 5 to 24
Opening Hours
From early in the morning to sunset
Description
Handicraft market.
Address
Via del Monte
40126, Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Open according to a calendar fixed every year (usually suspended in January and August).
MARKET DATES 2014
January: 31
February: 1, 8, 15 and 22
March: 7–8 + 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29
April: 4–5, 11–12, 18–19 and 25–26
May: 2–3, 9–10 , 16–17, 23–24 and 30–31
June: 6–7, 13–14, 20–21 and 27–28
July: 5, 12 and 19
September: 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27
October: 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25 and 31
November: 1, 7–8, 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29
December: from 8 to 24
Opening Hours
From early in the morning until sunset
Description
Old outdoor market located in the Quadrilatero, between Piazza Maggiore and Piazza della Mercanzia, for the sale of food products, fruits and vegetables.
Address
Via Clavature and Via Drapperie
40124 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
From Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday and holidays.
Opening Hours
Mon–Tue–Wed–Fri–Sat: 7:00am–1:00pm / 4:15pm–7:30pm
Thu: 7:00am–1:00pm
Opening hours may slightly vary.
Description
Old indoor market located in the Quadrilatero, between Piazza Maggiore and Piazza della Mercanzia. The market (730 square metres on three different floors) is also a wonderful meeting place as in each stand it is possible to have something to eat and/or drink while doing “grocery shopping”.
Address
Via Clavature and Via Drapperie
40124 Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Every day, including Sunday.
Opening Hours
From 8:00am to 12:00pm
Description
Market of foods, fruits and vegetables.
Website
Address
Via Ugo Bassi, 25
40121 Bologna (BO)
E-mail: info@mercatodelleerbe.it
Opening Days
From Monday to Saturday. Closed on Thursday and Saturday afternoon.
Closed on Sunday and holidays.
Opening Hours
Mon–Tue–Wed–Fri: 7:00am to 1:15pm – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Thu–Sat: 7:00am to 1:15pm
Description
Mercato della Terra is the first Bologna farmers’ market. Every week it is possible to buy directly from the producer: season fruits and vegetables, pasta, bread and bakery products, hams and salamis, poultry, jams, cheese, beer and wine, flowers, plants, and much more.
Address
Piazzetta Pasolini, Giardino Klemlen, via Azzo Gardino
40122 Bologna (BO)
Phone: +39 328 -1396004
E-mail: mercatodellaterra@slowfoodbologna.it
Opening Days
Winter: on Saturday.
Summer: on Monday, from June 10 to September 9 – possible pause in August.
Opening Hours
Winter: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Summer: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Description
Farmers’ market. Fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, milk, cheese, honey, jam, flour and wine.
Website
Address
Via del Gomito, 30
40127 Bologna (BO)
Phone: +39 051 6388648
E-mail: bologna@coldiretti.it
Opening Days
Every Wednesday, except for holidays.
Opening Hours
Winter: approx. 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Summer: approx. 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Description
Market specialized in flowers and plants.
Address
Piazza San Francesco, 10
40122 Bologna (BO)
Phone: +39 051 271210
Opening Days
Every Tuesday. Suspended in summer.
Opening Hours
From 8:00am to 1:00pm
Description
Market of books, prints and printed matter.
Address
Piazza XX Settembre
Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
The market usually takes place from March to May and from October to November.
Open daily.
SPRING EDITION 2014: from 21 March to 4 May.
Opening Hours
Approx. from 9:00am to 7:00pm
Description
Antiques market taking place every year in December, in the heart of the historical center. Visitors can find antiques and modern-antiques, knick-knacks, paintings, and many other items.
Address
Voltone del Podestà, lato Piazza Re Enzo
Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Usually, from 12 to 24 December.
Opening Hours
Approx. 8:30am to 7:00pm
Description
Christmas Market that takes place every year in the heart of the city center, on the right side of San Pietro Cathedral. People can find decorations, sweets and original gift ideas.
Website
Address
Via Altabella
Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
Usually, from the penultimate Thursday of November to January 7th.
Closing date could slightly vary.
Opening Hours
Approx. 9:30am to 8:00pm.
Description
On the occasion of the traditional Fair of Santa Lucia, the Chiesa dei Servi monumental portico fills with stalls, which offer to visitors many Crib items, Christmas decorations, sweets and gifts.
Website
Address
Strada Maggiore – portico monumentale della Chiesa dei Servi
Bologna (BO)
Opening Days
From 17 November to 26 December.
Two stalls selling flowers and plants until January 1st.
Opening Hours
Approx. 9:30am to 8:00pm
