Monday, November 16, 2009

Mercadillo de los Jueves (AKA "The Bum Market")

No visit to Seville is complete without a walk through Mercadillo de los Jueves (the Thursday market). You will find it mentioned in most guide books as an antique market . . . it may have started that way, but it has certainly evolved over time! I have never seen such a selection of items and people in one place. You can find everything from chandelier pieces (my personal favorite) to phone chargers from 1980. It also seems to be a bit of a party for the Seville homeless population! You will often see much more flesh than you might like, as well as experience some unusual smells . . . You can tell it was a successful day when empty liters of Cruz Campo, old shirts, and mismatched shoes line the street! This is a market that some will love (Liz Upton?!) and others will not really enjoy (me!). Regardless, it's worth seeing!

revolvers and chandeliers anyone?


a little bit of everything . . .


chandelier pieces - my favorite!


beautiful old tiles




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