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Antique Markets

Unlike the weekday food and clothing markets, the antique markets (Mercatino dell'antiquariato) are almost exclusively held on Sundays and follow a rolling monthly schedule across the towns of Valle d'Itria.

Antique Markets

Sunday

1st Sunday

  • Cisternino

    Usually held along Via Francesco Clarizia.

  • Francavilla Fontana

Sunday

2nd Sunday

  • Ostuni

    Known as "Zagarédde", usually set up along Viale Oronzo Quaranta or by the Villa Comunale. Excellent reputation for furniture and ceramics.

Sunday

3rd Sunday

  • Martina Franca

    The region's largest and most famous antique market. Held at Centro Fieristico Ortolini.

Sunday

Last Sunday

  • Ceglie Messapica

    Held on Piazza Sant'Antonio (falls on the 4th or 5th Sunday depending on the month).

Note: Locorotondo and Fasano do not currently host fixed, recurring monthly antique markets.

Hours to keep in mind

Sunday mornings — with a summer twist

Antique markets are a touch more relaxed than the weekday food markets, but it still pays to be an early riser. Stalls open around 08:00 and typically run until 14:00. During the hottest summer months exceptions are sometimes made, with markets instead held in the cool of the evening (from around 18:00 onwards) to avoid the heat.

Insider tip for summer

In addition to its regular monthly Sunday, Martina Franca hosts a large and well-attended antique fair — Antiquariato in Valle d'Itria — which usually runs for over a week in mid-August. It's an excellent opportunity to find higher-end furniture, artworks and classic Apulian ceramics.