Viale Papiniano Market
Viale Papiniano Market
3.5
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Thrifty shoppers head on over to this flea market, where you can find great deals on quality leathers and cashmeres.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
How to get there
  • Sant'Agostino • 1 min walk
  • Sant'Ambrogio • 6 min walk
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smatjapan
Stuttgart, Germany141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Couples
Saturday's crowded-overcrowded with buyers looking for inexpensive- new- day to day items.
Small kitchen goods and clothing/shoes/leather/linens. Food at rock bottom prices.
If you are looking for Milan's top designers, this isn't it. If you are looking for a no name cashmere sweatre under 10 euros, you'll be in heaven! Parking is difficult but is always this way on market days. Watch your wallets ,bring small bills, and shop till you drop! we always do....
Written 19 October 2014
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wendywelding
Singapore, Singapore511 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2011 • Couples
Visit Viale Papiniano market on a Saturday morning. The stalls stretch as far as the eye can see, selling all kinds of clothing, fashionable dresses can be found for less than 10 euros, although the quality could be spotty.

We particularly enjoyed the little food market as well, which had a number of stalls selling fresh veggies and fruits, meats, olives, anchovies, salt cod (baccala), cheese and breads. We saw lots of lovely purple artichokes everywhere when we visited. Bought some lovely prociutto, speck and sopressata at a fraction of the price we would have paid in Peck. Of course some may find that the quality to be different, but it suited us fine.

Nearest metro station is S.Agostino.
Written 10 January 2012
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CKY281
1,048 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2016 • Couples
Upon my enquiry at a tourist information centre, I was informed that this is a flea market. My wife and I had a quick lunch and rushed to this place. This turned out to be a disappointment as it was not a typical flea market with collectibles. There are many fruit and vegetable stalls .The other stalls mainly sold cheap apparel and fashion accessories that were heaped as if the goods had fallen off the back of a truck.
Essentially, a place to make ends meet for those with low financial budgets.
Nothing to warrant a visit. Time would be better spent elsewhere.
Written 27 June 2016
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mike a
Managua, Nicaragua50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Great way to see the people and find a deal. 3 euro new soccer jerseys, clothes, handbags. Excellent fresh fruit market. Located at Metro Agostino, also pleasant walk to park/canal near Porto Genova
Written 27 March 2023
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Coen d
Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands10 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Couples
I went to the Papiniano Market expecting a real flea market with second hand and antique stuff. When I arrived there I found (to my dismay) that it was mostly just any typical european market selling factory stock, wrongly produced and fake (brand) clothes. It did have a large section of fruits and vegetables, that was nice, but the clothing section was chaotic and very crowded and not nice at all.
Written 16 August 2014
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Branimir K
Vrsac, Serbia50 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2014 • Couples
Aside of nice market for fruits and vegetable on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the middle of the street it is formed market with goods of questionable quality. Here and there you can found some quality stuff but not from any famous brands. Definitely this is not the place for shopping quality clothing at low prices. The option of purchasing cheap clothes around Milan I suggest fashion outlets 1.5 hours away by bus for 20EUR return ticket. Best of all is SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET.
Written 16 September 2014
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rawaspecial
Vienna, Austria157 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2012 • Family
We thought we would be able to grab a few designer bargains on this "flea market" as we had read about it. Yet, this is a normal market selling everything - from fruit to (low quality) clothing, shoes, cheap watches etc. You do find the occasional flea market style stand but trying to find something wearable ie fashionable was totally impossible! Yes, there were designer names: Dior and the likes but the clothes were simply unwearable: ugly colours, awful ornaments, terrible fabrics etc. etc. Also we found a couple of old and washed out looking clothes by Ralph Lauren, Hilfiger, Abercrombie etc. We left after walking around for half an hour.
Written 17 July 2012
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Arie M
Haifa, Israel472 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2015 • Solo
Like an open air " museum ״ . A huge veraity of fresh vegetable, fruits and fish. Clean and colorful. A must to visit for all the open air markets fans!!
Written 26 June 2015
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gonzales s
Valencia, Spain6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Solo
Before going there i thought i could buy some nice original things.The things you will see in this market you will see in every second market in each country!Maybe would be nice to walk around!But this it it!Nothing special!
Written 11 November 2013
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MichaelMcCann
Crosshaven, Ireland116 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Couples
Cheap Stalls - not much of interest

Didn't think much of this to be honest. The food section was quite small - nothing like as good as Mercato di Via Osoppo.
Written 17 December 2015
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