19 food markets around the world you need to visit
21.07.2023 - 07:52
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From herbs and spices to fresh seafood, rum cocktails and more, these fantastic food markets around the world are a treat for the senses. Wherever you're headed next, take a look at our list and see if there's a gourmet experience waiting for you at your destination. If you like trying local flavours, street markets also happen to be ripe for sampling weird food.
Once an important stop along the Silk Road, Kashgar’s Sunday market has been taking place for centuries. It's still famous for its size and the variety of goods on offer. To this day, merchants arrive by donkey, ox and cart, giving this bazaar a special, timeless quality. Pick up exquisite spices, nuts and fruits and be sure to stay for lunch – the lamb kebabs are incredible.
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A great stop on a walking tour around picturesque Munich, the Viktualienmarkt or 'victuals market' takes place near Marienplatz. Bavarian specialities are the order of the day here. Don’t miss out on a warm pretzel, or a weißwurst sausage with sweet mustard, all washed down with a large glass of beer in the adjoining beer garden – just like the locals.
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You’re in St Lucia, so expect incredible tropical fruits – like mangoes, bananas, avocados, breadfruit and yellow apples – along with pungent spices and potent rum cocktails. Castries market is a vibrant and busy place with stall owners haggling hard with locals and tourists alike.
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In operation for 130 years, Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is a beloved spot for locals, who come to pick up anything from juicy prawns and grapes to organic chicken and huge avocados. Sunday is the most relaxed, family-friendly day. If you’re planning on shopping, don’t forget your reusable bags – no plastic carriers allowed.
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A celebration of Italian cuisine takes place daily in Modena’s lovely market hall. The city is particularly famous for its balsamic vinegar, and you’re sure to find an array of flavours on display here. That's not all – shop for sweet figs and peaches, olive oils, wines and wonderful puddings and cheeses.
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Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Union Square Greenmarket is a collection of cute stalls that bring a taste of the countryside to New York. Farmers, bakers, grocers and fisherman sell their respective wares to chatty locals and tourists, who take serious pleasure in discussing the origin of their dinners.
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All-Canadian treats like peach pies, blueberry jams and peameal bacon sarnies bring the crowds to this wonderful farmers’ market. It's open every Saturday from 5am until late