Below is an updated and practical summary of the main market locations in Monopoli (markets with street vendors' stalls), the types of goods sold (food, general goods, clothing, etc.) and the days/times when they are held.
Regular Weekly Markets (street vendors)
1. Weekly market on Tuesdays (general + food)
Day: every Tuesday
Approximate time: from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (typical working hours)
Areas/streets involved: Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
Palmiro Togliatti Street
Benedetto Croce Street
Trieste Street
Via Cosimo Pisonio (and extensions)
Ippolito Nievo Street
This is the main market area where street vendors (food and non-food) set up their stalls.
Types of goods:
Food products (fruit, vegetables, local products)
Clothing
Household goods and miscellaneous items
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Practical notes:
Occasionally, in the case of national or local holidays, the date may be brought forward or postponed by one day (e.g. Ferragosto).
2. Weekly Saturday food market
Day: every Saturday
Hours: from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. City of Monopoli
Area:
Via Vittorio Veneto, extension of Via Cosimo Pisonio (area adjacent to the supermarket) Town of Monopoli
Product type:
Fresh fruit and vegetables and food products (fruit, vegetables, local products)
Other small delicatessen items may be available in the town of Monopoli.
Markets and Event Areas (Not only weekly markets)
3. Hobby/craft market
Location: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele (central area) City of Monopoli
Type: handcrafted items, gifts and souvenirs, products from hobbyist exhibitors
Dates (examples from previous years): various dates between April and November (special events, not weekly), with opening hours from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on the days of the event.
Note: Annual dates may vary from year to year.. For the current or future year, it is advisable to consult the official website of the Municipality of Monopoli or the municipal public notices.
4. Seasonal or themed market events (Christmas, holidays, etc.)
During holiday periods (e.g. December for Christmas), the Municipality may authorise themed markets with street vendors' stalls in areas such as Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II or central areas, with sales also in the evening. monopoli.trasparenza-valutazione-merito.it
These initiatives are optional and do not occur weekly (generally at weekends).
Summary Table – Days, Zones, Goods
| Day | Market / Event | Main area | Product categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Weekly market | Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, Via Palmiro Togliatti, Via Trieste and surrounding areas | food + general (clothing, household goods, etc.) |
| Saturday | Food market (fruit and vegetables) | Via Vittorio Veneto – extension of Via Cosimo Pisonio | fresh food / local products |
| Various dates | Crafts and hobby market | Vittorio Emanuele Square | crafts, gift items |
| Holidays | Thematic markets | Piazza Vittorio Emanuele or other areas | generic, Christmas, etc. |
Practical Advice
Markets are mainly held in the morning (roughly between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.).
The composition and size of the stalls may vary depending on the season, holidays and municipal regulations.
For up-to-date information on authorisations, market spaces and regulations, please consult the portal of the Municipality of Monopoli – Markets/Trade in Public Areas Section
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