Exploring the Vintage Market at Naviglio Grande 🌊🛍️

🔴 History of the Canals in Milan Eighty to ninety years ago, Milan was surrounded by five artificial canals. The canals were first constructed in the 10th century, and in the 14th century, Leonardo da Vinci designed a lock for them. In an era without trains or cars, the canals served as a vital lifeline for the city, bringing essential goods such as food, clothing, and other supplies. Even the marble used for building the cathedral was transported via these waterways. By the 1960s, with the rise of rail and road transport, the canals fell into neglect, and many were filled in. Subsequently, the Milanese government restored parts of the canals, transforming them into today’s lively open-air antique market, filled with artistic flair. Both sides are lined with a variety of restaurants, bars, galleries, antique shops, and trendy boutiques. 🍷🎨 🔴 Opening Hours: The last Sunday of every month 🔴 Transport: Metro Line M2, Porta Genova station; Bus 9, Genova M2 station 🔴 Market Categories: Vintage Market, Art Market, Flower Market 🌸 👉 The Vintage Market is the most frequently held event. You can find everything from furniture, vintage audio equipment, clocks, porcelain, and silverware to high-end sunglasses from brands like Gucci and PRADA 🕶️, toys 🔮, cufflinks, dolls 🧸, collectibles, 📖 books, 👓 glasses, 📻 radios, bronze, glass, comics, and prints. Ladies will definitely discover unique vintage earrings and jewelry here that can’t be found online! 👉 Most vendors may not have physical stores; they travel between several outdoor markets in Northern Italy, setting up shop in different cities each weekend. 👉 Don’t forget to bargain! Most vendors are locals. If you want to find something you truly love, you might need to spend a lot of time rummaging through a heap of “junk.” 🛒✨ 👉 Some vendors won’t let you dig through their items; instead, they’ll wrap up whatever you choose. 👉 For clothing 🧥 stalls, you can only try things on in place, as most stalls don’t have curtains, and they’re often too busy to provide privacy. #Italy #ItalianAntiqueMarket