Outdoor Markets
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The wonderful outdoor market; there is something special about buying fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade goods and toys from local vendors in their outdoor stalls. The city of Prague has two main outdoor shopping markets, but during Easter and Christmas, it is a different story altogether. Major squares feature wooden stalls filled with goodies, souvenirs, some homemade goods, and mulled wine; the markets become places where locals and tourists gather together in the spirit of the season and in the spirit of spending.
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Havel Market
One of the oldest markets in the city, Havel Market dates back to 1232. Originally selling only produce, the market has changed over the years, mainly with tourists in mind. Lately it seems though that the produce stalls are starting to out number the souvenir stalls, which is a good thing as many stalls sell the same tourist crap you can find all over Old Town. Some stalls however offer inexpensive handmade Czech crystal and glass...
Holesovice Fruit and Vegetable Market
Located in Holesovice, next to the flowing Vltava, is the Holesovicka Trznice or the Holesovice Market, known now as River Town. This market was once the central slaughterhouse and cattle market for the royal city of Prague under Austro Hungarian rule. Now it is a strange mixture of vendors and kiosks selling fake Louis Vuittons, imposter sunglasses, perfume, and cheap clothing. The real reason for a visit to the market is to check...
Prague Flea Market | Namesti Miru and Cechovo Bridge
The Prague Flea Market – the place where one man’s trash is another man’s treasure features two locations in Prague, on the peaceful square of náměstí Míru and on the riverbank of the swan filled Vltava River close to the world famous shopping street of Pařížská and the Čechův Bridge. From the 26th of March, 2011 the Prague Flea Market opens at náměstí Míru and will continue every last Saturday of the month until...
Namesti Miru Christmas Market
Set in the romantic Peace Square is this intimate Christmas market, frequented by Czechs more than tourists. The Namesti Miru Christmas market features more handmade goods than the touristy products that the Old Town Square market sells. At the Namesti Miru Christmas market you can find goods such as handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, wooden toys, ceramic decorations, crystals, scarves and so on. The imposing neo Gothic church of...
Old Town Square Christmas market
With its impressive background, the Christmas market in Old Town Square is a sight to behold! With a massive Christmas tree brought in from the Sumava Mountains and decorated with lights and ornaments, cute wooden stands selling mulled wine, sausages, Czech specialties and silly souvenirs, and golden lit up angels, this Christmas market is sure to please. The location and beautiful setting of this Christmas market is the true winner,...
Wenceslas Square Christmas Market
Located close to the New Yorker retail store, the Wenceslas Square Christmas Market does not prove to be as magical as the Old Town Square and Namesti Miru Christmas markets, but is conveniently located in the shopping center of Prague, perfect for last minute gifts. It is smaller than the Old Town Square market, although, it does feature a beautifully lit Christmas tree, which is magical when viewed from second floor cafes overlooking...
TTTM Sapa Market Place
If you have succumbed to the taste of Vietnamese cuisine be it as a consequence of your stay in this beautiful Asian country or your culinary experience at one of the Vietnamese restaurants and bistros that have been recently growing in numbers in Prague, sooner or later you will want to prepare some delicious Vietnamese dishes at home. The needed ingredients for your culinary magic can be best purchased at the large TTTM Sapa market...
Namesti Republiky Christmas Market
A smaller version of the Old Town Square Christmas market, the market at Namesti Republiky is not as busy, therefore, not as touristy as the other larger markets. You will find the same goods to purchase at this market, including pashmina scarves, wooden toys, beer mugs, colorful prints of Prague, even some lace items. Unfortunately the same products can be bought in every souvenir shop in the city, but the prices maybe a little bit...
Klementinum Antique Market
Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m a small ivy covered courtyard located in the back area of the Klementinum hosts an intimate antique market. Owners of various local antique stores fill tables with mysterious, shiny and beautiful antique goods from their stores and the treasure hunt begins. Even though the market is small, the variety is interesting, featuring...
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