Flea Markets

• What's a flea market? A flea market is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold. It may be indoors, such as in a house or it may be outdoors, such as in a field or under some kind of tent. The flea market selling may range from few unwanted household items to a large variety of used merchandise.

• When did these flea markets become popular? From the late 17th century, an open-air market in the town of Saint-Owen began as temporary stalls and benches among the fields and market gardens where rag pickers exchanged their findings for a small sum. The flea markets now were part of the life.

• Flea Markets in Albania In Albania also exist flea markets. The capital city of Albania its self has lots of flea markets with different stuff such as: food, accessories, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc. One of the best and most well-known flea markets it is located in Kruja, a city near Tirana. Kruja's flea market is very popular and it is a great tourist attraction. You may arrive there by car quite fast. The flea market is opened from Monday to Sunday so you can visit it anytime you want. Albanians and even foreigners come to visit this market. In this market you can find antique stuff that belong to the Albanian tradition. You may also find small ceramics of different things or even hand made work. While visiting the flea market it would also be nice if you had a look at the museum near by. If you are thinking of coming in Albania it would be great if you visited Kruja's flea market. You may find really nice stuff and cheap ones too.