Hunting for a bargain? These are Europe’s best cities for flea markets and antique shops

Stumbling across a jumbled flea market or a vintage sale when you’re on holiday is often a highlight of a trip abroad.

There’s a unique pleasure to delving into the disarray; perhaps you’ll find a hidden gem or maybe it’s just for the joy of discovering bizarre curiosities amongst the clutter.

Like people watching from an outdoor cafè or visiting a food market, it also gives an insight into local life and culture.

From the objects on sale – antique pasta-making machines in Italy or iconic Finnish fabrics – to chatting with the vendors, antique markets are like museums en plein air.

Here are six European cities where second-hand bargain hunters will be

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