In Italy there are three main types of “Open Market”:
- Mercato settimanale or mercato rionale: Town Market.
- Mercato degli agricoltori or mercato dei contadini or again mercato di campagna amica: Farmers Market
- Mercatino dell’antiquariato: Antique Market
This post focuses on the mercati settimanali weekly town markets.
“Trade” in public areas has been a living and consolidated reality for centuries throughout Italy. Over the years, in addition to the markets of the oldest traditions, more have been added to squares and other places of aggregation as well as in fractions or in smaller towns.
These markets also represent a significant moment of social life, relationship and contact between the locals, often contributing to the enhancement and redevelopment of abandoned areas or degraded neighborhoods.
Town markets usual hours are about 0830-1230. Vendors sell food (mainly fresh / local fruits and vegetables) home goods, and clothing.
To follow some of the main town markets of the Vicenza area where many members of the Vicenza Military Community live.
Vicenza (downtown)
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning in Piazza dei Signori and Piazza delle Erbe squares.
Camisano Vicentino
Every Sunday morning downtown Camisano.
Torri di Quartesolo
Every Friday morning in front of the Town Hall (Via Roma 174).
Quinto Vicentino
Every Saturday morning in Piazza IV Novembre square.
Costabissara
Every Tuesday morning in Piazza Vitt. Veneto square and Via Mazzini.
Grumolo delle Abbadesse
Every Thursday morning in Piazza Giovanni XXIII square.
Grisignano di Zocco
Every Wednesday morning in Via Mazzini.
Isola Vicentina
Every Friday morning in Piazza Marconi.
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