The market had been an abattoir from 1890 until in 1983 until the Anderlech municipality decided to use this enormous space as a market. First they wanted to demolish it but with the whole history it contains, they fortunately decided to keep everything. This market is full of character , sometimes even too much but again it is the perfect place to shop cheaply in this city, prices are generally 30/40 % cheaper than local supermarkets and you get a wide selection of product from all over the world . There is also a part of the market dedicated to clothes, things for the house. In short you find everything you want !
Of course you find the famous Belgian fries here and different little restaurants
You can buy the most beautiful clothes for 10 or 15 €, also shoes and handbags, jewelery etc
We like to go to this market. It has such an international atmosphere and is something special
While we have lots of good markets, we don't have many really good and cheap markets. What we do have are treasured.
ReplyDeleteLovely market views!
ReplyDeleteNo one is wearing a mask so I assume these photos are from your archives. I like markets but haven't been to one in ages as they have not opened up yet.
ReplyDeleteVery eclectic.
ReplyDeleteI remember the fruit and veg in Belgium always being amazing - we used to say you never have a bad meal in Belgium and it all starts with the fresh produce. A lovely market wander with you.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend Gattina
Wren x