One of the most popular shopping areas in Madrid is the famous flea market of the city, the Rastro Market. Open on Sundays from 10am to 2pm, this market consists of stalls selling a wide variety of goods ranging from clothes to secondhand furniture, junk items, antiques, paintings and much more.
Rastro Market is an open-air flea market in Madrid that offers almost about everything from second hand clothes to replicas of antiques, accessories, junk jewelry and a host of other items. The market begins at Plaza de Cascorro and stretches along the 'Ribera de Curtidores'.
Background Note
The history of Rastro market in Madrid dates back to 16th century when several shops were built near a slaughterhouse also called Rastro. With time, more shops were built and the market remained crowded throughout the week. Today, the market is open only on Sundays from 10am till 2pm and is a popular tourist attraction in Madrid.
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A Visit to Rastro
Rastro market of Madrid presents a large number of stalls selling a wide range of items. At Rastro, people can find everything from clothes to handmade lamps, secondhand furniture, paintings, saxophones, antiques, leather purses and a lot more. The things found at Rastro include many imported goods as well as second-hand items.
The market remains thronged with crowds consisting of locals and tourists alike. Bargaining is a common affair at Rastro and people can get an impressive collection of antiques as well as replicas of the original paintings and antiques. Rastro is a fascinating place for those who love shopping.
With a wide variety of items sold at Rastro, the market provides a memorable shopping experience. Even if there is nothing to buy, it's pleasant to just move around in the market and take a look at the different types of articles that are put up for sale. Shopping at Madrid will be incomplete without a visit to the Rastro Market.
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