We will be in Arezzo for the Oct 6th and Oct 7th antique Market this year. I was wondering, it is better to go to the Saturday or Sunday Market. Do the same vendors usually attend both days or do more attend on Saturday or Sunday? We are not looking for anything in particular, just curious and love the adventure of finding unique things.
Thanks!
June
Posted by
Washington DC
28437 posts
Can't answer your question, but the market is very large, and I rather doubt that it makes a lot of difference which day you go except I'd guess that Sunday morning might start slower because of church. I'm traveling and can't consult my notes to see which day I stumbled on the market back in 2015, but it was a lot of fun, and I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Oh, one thing: Although some sellers were under an arcade, many were outdoors, so you might take a look at the weather forecast a day or two ahead of time and avoid a day that might be rainy. Although some of the vendors no doubt have awnings they can set up if necessary, they won't necessarily be large enough to protect browsers.
Posted by
OP
Fullerton, CA, USA
19 posts
Thanks acraven! We will see which day the weather looks better!
June
Posted by
82 posts
I have not noticed a difference either between number of vendors or quantity of merchandise either day. While the market centers around Piazza Grande, there are booths and tables on side streets as well. You will certainly have an opportunity to find unique things and occasionally to do some very gentle bargaining. The Piazza Grande vendors tend to have larger items and furniture while the vendors along the streets have varieties of merchandise including artwork, glassware, antique kitchen implements, antique jewelry, and many other unusual items. The fair is great fun and can occupy several hours to peruse all the booths.