Going to Market

Italy is known for its open-air markets. Most of the markets carry similar items. As a matter of fact, a lot of the same vendors travel from town to town on market day and set up so they actually are very similar. The larger the town, the larger the market. So if you live in a tiny town and can't find much at your market, you should consider visiting larger towns market to see what more it has to offer.

The basics that you'll see at most every market are fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, and seafood; basic housewares, like rugs and curtains; fresh cut flowers; and clothes. There may be other items as well, but these are all sure bets.

This is the schedule of the weekly markets in various towns around the area. They usually run from about 0800-1300. I've been told that you should haggle over prices. I don't. If you've got it in you, go ahead though. I think it's expected.

Monday: Maniago, Azzano Decimo, Lignano, Vittorio Veneto, Trieste       
Tuesday: Aviano, Casarsa, Codroipo, San Quirino, Trieste    
Wednesday: Pordenone, Budoia, San Daniele, Cordignano, Oderzo, Latisana, Trieste     
Thursday: Roveredo, Fontanafredda, Fiume Veneto, Montereale, Sacile, Trieste      
Friday: Conegliano, Porcia, San Vito al Tagliamento, Trieste    
Saturday: Pordenone, Spilimbergo, Treviso, Trieste

A few towns hold antique markets as well. They are less frequent. There are usually some pretty interesting items and I think it's worth driving to another area to check out what they have. Aviano's is usually a pretty decent size, but of course, Pordenone's is larger. Definitely worth a look.

Aviano - First Sunday of the month
Pordenone - Last Sunday of the month
Trieste - Third Sunday of the month
Vittorio Veneto - Second Saturday of each month in the evening, and on the second Sunday of each month during the day

Aviano's antique market is this Sunday. See you there!