Feira da Ladra
Type: Attractions, Free Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Uniquely Here, Unusual
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The Feira da Ladra is Lisbon's largest and liveliest flea market and definitely the city's quirkiest shopping experience. It's name translates as the "Thieves' Market" because of the astonishing array... Read More
The Feira da Ladra is Lisbon's largest and liveliest flea market and definitely the city's quirkiest shopping experience. It's name translates as the "Thieves' Market" because of the astonishing array of curios and bric-a-brac on sale. The market is a sprawling mass of stalls and unfolds itself over Campo de Santa Clara near Alfama district. Here you can find hand-painted lacquered tiles, theatre programmes, coins, old postcards, militaria, His Master's Voice gramophones, carpenter's planes, terracotta wine jars, cast-iron door knockers and probably even a kitchen sink, among other knick-knacks. A sharp eye might pick out a valuable antique or an interesting collectible amongst the tat, and if you're prepared to haggle you could take home a bargain.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Attractions near Cruise Port: "Arrive early to bag the best buys, but be prepared to haggle!"
- Free Things to Do: "For the chance of bagging a rarity, arrive early on the day, either Tuesday or Saturday."
- Best for Attractions near Cruise Port Because: Genuine antiques and valuable artefacts have been found amongst the tat at Feira da Ladra.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Open to everyone, Feira da Ladra is a quirky and memorable experience where you can spend nothing or everything.