Milan is Italy's fashion capital in a country of fashion capitals and any trip there wouldn't be complete without a little spot of retail therapy. However, you don't want to just shop in stores you can go to anywhere in world, you want something unique to Milan and to your time there. This is where markets come in. Not only can you get clothes footsteps from food and flowers and trinkets, you can also haggle the prices and get homemade and local goods unavailable anywhere else in the world. It's also the best way to get a real sense of the culture and lifestyle of a city. Thankfully, the city has a huge amount of markets each day so find a self-catering apartment in Milan and get shopping!
Mercato V Alpini is one of the more upmarket markets in Milan. It is located in a well-to-do neighbourhood and is set up once a week with fruit and vegetable stalls, flower stalls and clothing vendors who sell wool, cashmere and leather goods. The wealthy ladies of the area are known to shop the market and then sit in a nearby caffé with a coffee if the weather allows.
If you want to experience a little bit of the luxurious life of Milan, follow their suit and try it for yourself Largo V Alpini, the pretty square in which it takes place has been renovated recently and even has an underground car park.
If you want to experience a little bit of the luxurious life of Milan, follow their suit and try it for yourself Largo V Alpini, the pretty square in which it takes place has been renovated recently and even has an underground car park.
Mercato Papiniano is one of the biggest in town and is located in a very trendy neighbourhood.
Here you'll find great bargains on clothing as well as stands selling fish, fruit and veg, dairy products, meat, flowers, books, typical Italian delicatessens and some South American and Indian stalls.
It is held every Tuesday (from 7.30AM – 2PM) and Saturday (from 7.30AM – 6PM) and is situated in the centrally located Via Papiniano and part of Piazza S.Agostino.
If you're not a big fan of crowds, however, the Via Fauchè Market held every Tuesday and Saturday at the same times in Via Fauchè is almost as big but far less crowded than Papiniano. It has developed a particular reputation for amazing clothes at bargain prices and is very much appreciated by local fashionistas. You'll also find brand names at serious discounts, just keep your eyes peeled! Like at the other markets, there is also food and other goods on sale as well.
As it turned out, there are so many great recommendations for markets in Milan that they would not all fit in the one article – read our next article for two more markets you will not want to miss!
Here you'll find great bargains on clothing as well as stands selling fish, fruit and veg, dairy products, meat, flowers, books, typical Italian delicatessens and some South American and Indian stalls.
It is held every Tuesday (from 7.30AM – 2PM) and Saturday (from 7.30AM – 6PM) and is situated in the centrally located Via Papiniano and part of Piazza S.Agostino.
If you're not a big fan of crowds, however, the Via Fauchè Market held every Tuesday and Saturday at the same times in Via Fauchè is almost as big but far less crowded than Papiniano. It has developed a particular reputation for amazing clothes at bargain prices and is very much appreciated by local fashionistas. You'll also find brand names at serious discounts, just keep your eyes peeled! Like at the other markets, there is also food and other goods on sale as well.
As it turned out, there are so many great recommendations for markets in Milan that they would not all fit in the one article – read our next article for two more markets you will not want to miss!
