Milan Flea Market: Fiera di Senigallia
Probably the most well-known of all of the Milan "street markets" is the flea market-styled Fiera di Senigallia. Located in Milan's picturesque canal zone ("the Naviglio"), this is a great place to wander and browse --- and save money if you've somehow survived Milan's hot, high-priced fashion boutiques.
WHEN: Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to late afternoon
WHERE: Off Via Valenza and Alzaia Naviglio Grande
HOW-TO-GET-THERE: Take the subway/underground Green Line to P.ta. Genova. Upon exiting turn right and walk up Via Valenza. Where Via Valenza converges with Alzaia Naviglio Grande, turn right and walk downwards into what looks like a parking lot and/or warehouse space. Continue onwards towards the sellers and the stands.
DESCRIPTION: Divided into two wide aisles with stands on all sides, expect to find the unexpected as well as 2nd-hand clothes, used bicycles, CDs and DVDs (both new and used), shoe sellers, used books (mostly Italian language), household supplies from soaps to tools, a minimum of true antiques but lots of bric-a-brac.
Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of snacks. But proceed back to the P.ta. Genova area for a major assortment, or another alternative, walk back via the Naviglio (the canal) for bars, restaurants, more shops and more snacks.
