Enjoy scenes from a few of our favorite international city markets — so far!
Not our first, but St. Josep La Boqueria on La Rambla in Barcelona was the defining experience in our yearning to visit European markets in our travels.
Unusual food choices are among the delights of European city markets, a reminder that there’s a use and market for almost everything for every taste.
Enjoying a local version of Catalan stew in London’s Borough Market provided a warming respite from a cool, rainy day. London’s Leadenhall Market features apparel and accessory shops among restaurants and bars. Dating back to the 14th Century, it’s located at the former center of Roman London. With more retail, Leadenhall is only open on weekdays.Mercato del Porcellino in Florence mixes local foods with a wide variety of other goods in small stalls and shops. This one is more busy and crowded than other we visited, leaving us uncomfortable at times. Still, we rubbed the snout of Il Porcellino to ensure our return to Florence.The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, houses a plethora of jewelry and other stalls. This bridge has been standing since 1345, and was the only bridge across the Arno River not destroyed in World War II.While Torvehallerne is technically the city market, Nyhaven in Copenhagen once was the center for all things from the sea. We enjoyed dining out on the local seafood and taking in the sights on the sunny Northside of the canal.We found this day market near the city marina in Helsinki, and wandered through with the locals.Enjoying some of the local delicacies in Helsinki, we sampled a plate of salmon with whole-fried white fish.On a pre-cruise Saturday morning, we took the subway to Marche Jean-Talon in Montreal.At Marche Jean-Talon in Montreal, of course we had local poutine.
Inquisitive traveler -- 33 countries, 48 states. Sometimes cyclist, occasional hiker, over-experienced diner. Cajun by birth, Parrothead by choice, Baby Boomer by age, Southerner by the grace of God. Semi-retired career marketeer, with a career serving the foodservice and food retail industries. Sharing experiences is an avocation.
