The World’s 100 Best Food Markets

A covered market in Setúbal with fish, seafood, vegetables, fruit and cheese. Azulejo tile panels line the walls, and small bars at the edges of the hall serve oysters and bifanas.

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A Saturday market under the covered hall and belfry in the old centre of Revel. Local growers sell fruit, vegetables, farm cheese, charcuterie and oysters, with more stalls along the arcades.

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A Saturday morning market on the railyard in Santa Fe, with vegetables, chiles, eggs and baked goods from local growers. Artists sell on one side of the tracks and food on the other, so the market combines farm stalls with a craft fair.

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A large market in Bury with hundreds of stalls for meat, fish, fruit, bread, pies and household goods, much of it now under cover. Black pudding stalls and the fish and meat hall set it apart.

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A covered food market in central Valencia occupies an early twentieth century hall of iron, glass and ceramic. It stocks fish, seafood, cured ham, cheeses, produce and spices, and several bars serve oysters and paella.

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An indoor market in the centre of Belo Horizonte, selling cheese, sweets, spices, crafts and clothing. Bars at the entrances serve liver with jiló, and Ponto da Empada sells eggplant pie.

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A Saturday market on Salamanca Place in Hobart, with stalls along the street. Only Tasmanian producers and makers sell here, so the food, honey and crafts are local to the state.

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A large open-air market in Eumundi spread over terraces under big trees, with hundreds of stalls for handmade crafts, clothing, art and food. Food trucks and cafés serve bahn mi, Brazilian cheese bread and German sausages with sauerkraut.

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The weekly market fills Domplatz beside the cathedral on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with stalls from the Münsterland region and the Netherlands. Flower, cheese, fish and butcher stalls each form their own rows.

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The market on the square around the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison is held on Saturdays. Most stalls are run by Wisconsin producers, who sell cheese, produce, honey, bread and flowers.

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A farmers market held on Saturday mornings under shade trees in Sedgefield, where growers sell vegetables, flowers, cheese, honey and sauces. The Cape Oysters stall shucks oysters in front of customers, and the food stalls serve breakfast and coffee.

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The covered food market in the Adelaide city centre sells fruit, vegetables, cheese, spices and sweets from many cuisines. Cafes and eating counters sit among the stalls, so a shop and a meal fit in one trip.

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A large indoor produce and food market in Bunbury, Western Australia, between Perth and the Margaret River wine district. It sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, pies and prepared meals, with a florist and gluten-free ranges beside the produce.

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The market in Jerusalem's city centre sells fruit, vegetables, spices, halva, bakery goods and spiced dairy. Many of its lanes now have bars and restaurants that stay open late.

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A farmers market on several blocks of Little Italy in San Diego, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Produce, flowers, cheese and artisan goods line the street, with food trucks and prepared food stalls.

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Covered market halls in central Niort with fish, poultry, cheese, fruit, vegetables and cafés on the terraces. The halls won a 2024 national market contest in France.

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The Saturday night walking street on Thanalai Street in central Chiang Rai runs for more than a kilometre. Stalls sell grilled Northern Thai dishes, clothing and household goods, and a dance stage in the middle draws diners to the seats in front.

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A year-round weekend market in the park blocks of Portland State University, with growers and makers selling produce, flowers and prepared food. Shaded paths, live music and cooked food stalls fill the morning.

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An indoor market in a train shed built in 1893, with Pennsylvania Dutch bakers, butchers and dozens of food counters. Philly cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches and soft pretzels sit beside Amish doughnuts and counters from many cuisines.

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A Sunday market at the Hastings showgrounds where growers, bakers and cheesemakers sell what they grow or make. Wild game, cooked breakfast and seasonal fruit sit beside the produce stalls.

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A Saturday market spread across several streets in central Dieppe, with produce, fish, cheese, cider and Norman products. Clothing and household stalls sit among the food stalls, and crêpes and dishes to take away are sold on site.

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The Monday market of Louhans in Bresse, held through the arcaded old town with food stalls, clothing and live poultry. Bresse chicken, goat cheese and corniottes set it apart.

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A covered market in central Swansea with butchers, fishmongers, bakers and grocers, plus clothes, repair and card shops. What sets it apart is Welsh food: cockles, laverbread and Welsh cakes sold beside fish and meat stalls.

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A night market on the beach strip in Ao Nang, Krabi, with food stalls, souvenir shops and clothing. Seafood, Thai dishes and smoothies sit beside a Muay Thai ring and a nightly fire show.

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A covered market in the centre of Norwich, one of the oldest in England, with food stalls from many cuisines. Fabric, flower, herb, spice and vintage clothing stalls sit between them.

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A Sunday market in the Hillcrest district of San Diego, selling fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods and prepared food. Its food stalls include East African and vegan vendors, and dumplings from House of Bao.

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A Saturday farmers market in the hills outside Durban, with food stalls, craft stalls, live music and a children's play area. Burgers, boerewors and biltong are served in a covered dining area with live music.

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An open-air street market in Arles that runs for about 2.5 kilometres along a closed road. Fruit, vegetables, olives, spices and prepared food stalls sit beside clothing and household goods.

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A farmers market in Cape Town with food stalls, coffee, fresh produce and stalls for clothing and crafts. It moved to a larger site with more seating, and its stalls cover breakfast, seafood and Asian food.

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A Sunday farmers market on a closed stretch of Ballard Avenue in Seattle, open year round. Produce, flowers, cheese and baked goods line the street alongside food trucks and prepared food.

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A night market on the east side of Bangkok with vintage clothing stalls, Thai street food and bars with live music. Vintage cars and motorcycles are on display.

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The Saturday market in Nelson's city centre car park sells local produce, crafts and street food. Food stalls range from Māori fried bread and whitebait fritters to German pretzels.

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A covered bazaar in central Khujand opposite the Sheikh Muslihiddin Mausoleum with a Soviet pavilion and a large central dome. Food stalls sell dried fruit, nuts, spices, green tea and bread, and its name means Thursday market, the old main trading day.

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Two red-brick halls from 1916 stand near the Ria Formosa harbour in Olhão, one for fish and seafood and one for fruit, vegetables and local produce. The fish hall is the draw, and a farmers' market fills the outside on Saturdays.

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A farmers market hall in Fredericton on Brunswick Street, selling produce, meat, fish, baked goods and wooden kitchenware. Food stalls sell samosas, mini donuts and fresh orange juice.

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A municipal market hall in Curitiba with a preserved facade, across the avenue from the bus station. Fruit, spice and cheese stalls sit on the ground floor, and restaurants and bars fill the upper level.

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The market hall in the historic centre of Tampico sells produce, cheese, crafts and souvenirs. Restaurants inside serve seafood, and stalls sell fruit flavored waters.

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A covered market hall near the historic centre of Narbonne, with fish, butchers, cheese shops and produce stalls. Stalls serve cooked food at counters and stools, so lunch can be eaten on the spot.

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A market complex on Borommaratchachonnani Road in Bangkok with a fresh market and a seafood zone. Live seafood is picked out and grilled on the spot, beside a food court with many restaurants.

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The outer market beside the old Tsukiji wholesale site sells sushi, seafood, grilled wagyu skewers, tamagoyaki and kitchen knives in narrow lanes. The wholesale market moved to Toyosu, and the outer market kept its stalls and restaurants.

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The market square in Kuopio, Finland, with a market hall, food stalls and produce stands. Kalakukko from the Hanna Partanen tent and fried vendace set it apart.

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A market hall in the Östermalm district of Stockholm, with fish and seafood stalls, cheese, cured meats and Nordic produce. The brick and cast iron building dates from 1888, and its wooden stalls keep the late nineteenth century look.

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An indoor public market on Granville Island in False Creek, with fish counters, butchers, bakeries and artisan cheese under one roof. Its waterfront tables let people eat outside with a view of the downtown skyline.

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A Sunday market in the Mueller neighborhood of east Austin, selling produce, handmade goods and prepared food from Central Texas producers. Indoor and outdoor sections sit beside a park with a splash pad, and live music plays on some Sundays.

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A Friday to Sunday night market in Hua Hin with artists, handicrafts and live stages. Painters work at their stands, and shadow puppetry plays on the amphitheatre stage.

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A historic brick market hall in Toronto with stalls for meat, cheese, produce, baked goods and cooked food. Peameal bacon sandwiches sit beside seafood, pasta and souvenir stalls.

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The indoor farmers' market at Plaza Feria in Alajuela, Costa Rica, sells fruit, vegetables, legumes and cheese. Wholesale days fall on Fridays and Saturdays, and some coffee growers sell beans alongside the produce.

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The municipal market in the Cabañal district of Valencia sells fish, shellfish, meat, fruit, vegetables and cheese. It stands a few steps from the beach in a seaside neighbourhood.

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A farmers market in Phoenix held on Saturdays and Wednesdays, with produce, baked goods, coffee and food trucks. Dogs are allowed among the stalls, and many vendors sell vegan and gluten free food.

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A covered market hall in Cagliari with a large fish section, fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese and Sardinian products. The hall is temporary while the building is renovated.

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A produce market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in downtown Santa Monica, a few blocks from the ocean, where most stalls are run by the growers. Strawberries, flowers, honey and eggs sit beside pistachios and fresh goat kefir.

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An indoor market in Voronezh with produce, meat, cheese and deli stalls on the ground floor. The second floor makes marshmallows, chocolate and dumplings on site.

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A Saturday market in downtown Duncan on Vancouver Island, with growers, bakers and craft makers. Many stalls sell farm produce, eggs, cheese, bread and chocolate.

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An indoor and outdoor market in Montreal, housed in a 1930s Art Deco building beside the Lachine Canal. Produce, cheese, meat and bakeries are inside, with flowers, food stalls and seating outside by the canal.

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A market of food stalls, shops and bars in a former railway workshop beside Elgin station. Overhead fans on pulleys and shafts give the hall a steampunk look.

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A street food area on Copenhagen's harbour made of converted shipping containers, with stalls from many countries. Seating runs down to the water, with fire pits in the evening and views of the sunset.

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A large night market on weekend evenings in Phuket Town, with a food area on one side and clothing, bags and souvenirs on the other. Live music plays on several stages through the evening.

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A farmers market in Raleigh that is open every day of the week. Its outdoor area sells produce and nursery plants, and the enclosed building holds bakeries, cheese, soap and seafood shops.

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A two-level covered pavilion in Bucharest sells fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat and household goods. Terraces outside grill mici, a skinless sausage, served with mustard and bread.

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A weekend farmers market in Minneapolis with stalls for produce, plants, flowers and cheese. Plant and flower stalls sell in spring, while cooked food and live music fill the summer.

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A large weekly market along the canals of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, spread through the old town on Sundays and Thursdays. Stalls sell fruit, vegetables, cheese, deli meats and clothes, and antique dealers set out their wares in the street.

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A historic farmers market in Detroit with produce, flower and plant sellers in sheds, a meat market and food trucks. Murals decorate the area, and the sheds host holiday markets in winter.

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A food market under the railway tracks in London, with stalls for oysters, paella, raclette and cheese. Pubs and a cider bar sit among the food stalls.

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The Saturday evening market on Kham Lue Road runs through the old town of Phrae. Stalls sell Northern Thai dishes, herbal drinks and indigo-dyed cotton between wooden houses and temples.

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An outdoor Sunday market in Pāhoa on the Big Island, with fresh produce, plants, crafts and food trucks. Live music plays, and food stalls serve Thai, Filipino and Mexican dishes and shave ice.

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A covered shopping street in Osaka with stalls selling seafood, Wagyu skewers, fruit and produce. Many stalls serve food on the spot, and the arcade has been called Osaka's kitchen since the Edo period.

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A covered market hall in Biarritz with food stalls for fish, cheese, charcuterie, produce and bread. Oysters are eaten on site, and a small market outside sells artisan goods.

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A 1912 public market in an art deco hall on Cleveland's West Side sells meat, fish, bakery goods and prepared food. Produce sits in a separate building next door, and stalls cover cuisines from many countries.

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A farmers market in the Ferry Building on the San Francisco waterfront, with produce, meats, flowers and prepared food from California growers. Stalls sell oysters and bread, and the outdoor area looks across the Bay toward the Bay Bridge.

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A covered food hall in the old town of Palma with fish, meat, cheese and fruit stalls, and tapas bars between them. The hall has traded since 1951.

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A Saturday farmers market in Silverton, Pretoria, selling farm produce, meat, cheese, flowers and handmade leather goods. Breakfast stalls serve moerkoffie and melkkos, and the market opens at dawn.

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The Antica Tettoia dell'Orologio is the covered hall with the clock at its entrance, at Porta Palazzo in Turin. It was built in 1916 as Pavilion IV, and its butchers, cheese shops and bakeries still sell to local shoppers.

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A 1914 Art Nouveau market hall in central Stuttgart with food stalls on the ground floor and home decor shops on the upper floor. Mediterranean produce, cheeses, spices and delicatessen goods fill the stalls, and an Italian restaurant overlooks the hall.

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A Sunday farmers market on Ivar Avenue and Selma Avenue in Los Angeles, across from the Pantages Theater. Thai food, tamales and freshly squeezed orange juice sit among the produce stalls.

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A covered market hall in central Toulouse with butchers, fishmongers, cheese stalls and bakers on the ground floor. Restaurants on the first floor cook with produce bought below, and wine is poured at the stalls.

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An evening food market beside Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya, with Thai stalls, skewers, seafood and Russian dishes. Tables at the front face the sea, and stalls mix Thai dishes with Russian, Indian and Western food.

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A covered market in Charlotte, North Carolina, with produce, meat, eggs, flowers and plants. Handmade soap, candles and crafts sit beside the food stalls, and a small food truck area adds hot meals.

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The Sunday night market along Ratchadamnoen Road in Chiang Mai runs from Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Sing. Stalls sell handicrafts, silver jewellery and northern Thai food, and the temple courtyards along the route hold food stalls.

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A Saturday farmers market in San Francisco selling fruit, vegetables, honey and flowers from local farms. Asian greens, zucchini blossoms and oysters set it apart.

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An indoor food hall, outdoor produce stalls and a plant nursery make up the market beside Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park in Nashville. The food hall serves Southern, Asian, Caribbean and vegan food, and the nursery sells houseplants, herbs and garden stock.

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A weekly market in Hamburg under the elevated U3 railway, stretching almost a kilometre between Eppendorfer Baum and Hoheluftbrücke. Fish, cheese, produce, clothing and street food sit under the railway, which keeps the market dry in rain.

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The covered hall at the foot of Le Suquet in Cannes sells produce, cheese, olives, fish and flowers. Its stalls make socca and fried zucchini flowers on the spot.

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A market in South Melbourne with fresh produce, delicatessens, seafood counters and bakeries. Its oyster bars and pastry stalls set it apart, and it is smaller than Queen Victoria Market.

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A fruit market in Tshakhuma where stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables to drivers on the road to Johannesburg. Some stalls trade through the night.

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A street market that closes Main Street to traffic in downtown Columbia on Saturdays, with food trucks, farm stands, local vendors and live music. Food stalls cover cuisines from around the world, and craft and vintage stalls line the blocks.

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A market around Freiburg Minster with fruit, vegetables, cheese, flowers and sausage stands on the cathedral square. The Lange Rote, a long red sausage in a roll, is the market's signature dish, eaten standing at the stalls.

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A Saturday farmers market in a small downtown park with mature trees. Growers, bakers and artists sell from stalls around the lawn, and SNAP and EBT shoppers receive tokens worth double.

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A market along Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, open every day except Monday, with greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers and cheese shops. Stalls sell regional cheeses, cured meats and oysters, beside bakers and a Greek specialty stall.

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A covered market hall in central Dijon, built in 1873 to 1875 with iron and glass pavilions and arcades decorated with animal heads. Cheesemongers, fishmongers, butchers and wine sellers trade inside, and a central bar serves oysters.

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A Sunday farmers market on the Adelaide Showground, with produce stalls, bakers and cooked food in a covered hall and an open-air section. Growers sell South Australian produce, and members get a discount with each producer.

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A food hall in Bordeaux, a short walk from the Cité du Vin, with stalls serving tapas, seafood, oysters and charcuterie. Stalls cover several cuisines, eaten at tables inside and outside.

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A weekend food and craft market in the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town. Food stalls cover cuisines from around the world, with craft drinks, clothing and a live DJ.

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A covered food market on Via Andrea Doria in Prati, a short walk from the Vatican Museums. Meat, fish, cheese, produce and porchetta stalls fill the aisles, and many let customers sample before buying.

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A covered municipal market in Braga with fish, meat, fresh produce, flowers and live poultry for sale. The adjoining food court serves leitão and francesinha, with an upper floor and an outdoor terrace.

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A Saturday market in a covered shed at EPIC in Canberra, selling produce, meat, seafood, bread and coffee. Flower and plant stalls and hot food fill the rest.

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A market in Limerick under a mostly covered courtyard, with stalls selling cheese, fresh bread, pastries, produce and crafts. Saturdays are mostly food, and Sundays switch to vintage clothes and vinyl records.

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A night market on the pedestrian street of Myeongdong in Seoul, lined with food stalls, beauty shops and souvenir stores. Grilled lobster, tteokbokki and egg bread are sold under neon signs from late afternoon.

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Food stalls housed in shipping containers form a night market on the river at Northshore, with stages for live music. Dozens of cuisines sit side by side, from Thai and Mexican to seafood and desserts.

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An outdoor market in the heart of Oxford where food stalls sit beside antiques, vintage clothing and fresh produce stands. About half the stalls sell food, from Thai, Korean and Malaysian cooking to Hungarian goulash and Mexican tacos.

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A Saturday farmers market beside Dunedin railway station, with produce, cheese, bread, pies and coffee carts. Stalls sell organic vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants and seafood from growers across Otago.

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