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Markets are a great way of discovering the local specialities of any destination, whether you're looking for fresh produce, unique clothing, unusual objets d'art or gourmet treats. Have you haggled over haggis or struck a deal on a djellaba? Browse our market tips for inspiration, or send us your advice on finding the best bargains and most unusual stalls.
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    One of the best organic farmer's markets I've ever been to. Amazing cheese, bread, vegetable stalls, even a stall selling all sorts of mushrooms in season (bought some chanterelles and a black truffle last time). Smoked mozzarellas, huge focaccias, stunning veg - a truly superb market. 9am - 4pm Saturdays (the rest of the week it's a flea market).

    Noordermarkt is in the shadow of Noorderkerk, about 10 minutes' walk from Centraal Station, on the edge of the Jordaan district.

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    Floating Flower Market

    Posted by Philip Bates 24 September 2007

    If you visit between March and May, try to bring home some tulips from the floating Flower Market on the Singel canal.

    You can get a huge bunch of fifty blooms for the price of a dozen in the UK. If you are interested in gardening the range of other bulbs on offer will also fascinate.

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    Lindgracht market

    Posted by Lydia Simons 15 August 2007

    Don't miss the wonderful market held every Saturday in the Jordaan area of the city - Lindgracht. Fruit & veg, flowers, household items, fish/meat, all fresh items.

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    Bloemenveiling

    Posted by Susan Scott 15 August 2007

    Visit the Bloemenveiling, only 12 miles from Amsterdam in Aalsmeer. It is a terrific sight - flowers as far as the eye can see and if you go early, you can watch the Dutch auctions as bidders purchase their, literally, train-loads of flowers and plants. A spectacular sight not to be missed.

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    Flower market

    Posted by Amanda Precious 15 August 2007

    Visit the flower market - it's fantastic for great colourful photos.

    On the Singel canal between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein.

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    Albert Cuyp street market

    Posted by Dave McConn 13 August 2007

    If you want to soak up somewhere in the capital that has an authentic Dutch, non-tourist feel, visit the street market at 150 Albert Cuypstraat, open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.

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    Second-hand shopping

    Posted by RuthA 16 January 2006

    If you like vintage clothes and accessories, you’ll love Amsterdam. The best places to go for second-hand bits and pieces are:

    Noordermarkt: on Mondays the Noordermarkt in the Jordaan, one of Amsterdam’s most authentic areas, is filled with stalls selling vintage clothes and accessories like bags, shoes, belts and jewellery from the sixties, seventies and eighties.
    Noordermarkt; tram 6, 7 or 10

    Waterlooplein: More vintage shopping at the Waterlooplein, a ten minute walk from the Rembrandtplein, bustling with merchants six days a week. Definitely the place to go when you’re looking for leather jackets, fur coats, jeans, or home ware from grandma’s era.
    Waterlooplein; metro 51, 53, 54 or tram 9

    Zipper: If you’re more into indoor than outdoor shopping, one of the best places for fashionable vintage is Zipper. The checked blouses and oversized baseball shirts are men’s favourites, women like everything at Zipper.
    Zipper; Huidenstraat 7, 1016 ER Amsterdam (0031-20-6237302) and Nieuwe Hoogstraat 10, 1011 HE Amsterdam (20 623 70353)

    Laura Dols: A no-go area for men, but women will love this shop. You’ll enjoy browsing the dresses and skirts they sell at Laura Dols. From the thirties all the way up to the eighties; if Marilyn Monroe were still alive, she would be shopping here.
    Laura Dols; Wolvenstraat 6-7, 1016 EM Amsterdam (20 624 9066)

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