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Quando c'è il prossimo mercato dell'antiquariato?

When is the next antique market?

Pronunciation

'Antiquariato' — 'an-ti-kwa-RYA-to'. Six syllables, stress on fifth. The 'qu' = 'kw'.

When to use it

Planning ahead for Italy's famous antique markets. The best antique markets in Italy are monthly events that serious collectors mark in their calendars.

What it means

'Mercato dell'antiquariato' = antique market. 'Prossimo' = next. Italy's most famous antique markets include Arezzo's Fiera Antiquaria (first weekend of every month), Portobello in Rome and Turin's Gran Balon.

Variations

Quante volte al mese si tiene?

How many times a month is it held?

Asking about frequency

È famoso questo mercato?

Is this market famous?

Gauging the market's prestige and likely quality

Ci sono mercati vintage vicino?

Are there vintage markets nearby?

Looking for vintage markets in the area

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Quando c'è il prossimo mercato dell'antiquariato qui ad Arezzo? Informazioni: La Fiera Antiquaria è il primo sabato e domenica di ogni mese. La prossima è tra due settimane. Cliente: È grande? Informazioni: La più grande in Italia — oltre cinquecento espositori.

Customer: When is the next antique market here in Arezzo? Information desk: The Antique Fair is the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. The next one is in two weeks. Customer: Is it big? Information desk: The largest in Italy — over five hundred exhibitors.

Cultural Note

Arezzo's 'Fiera Antiquaria' (Antique Fair) is held the first Saturday and Sunday of every month in the Piazza Grande and surrounding streets. Founded in 1968, it's Italy's oldest and largest antique market — drawing dealers and collectors from across Europe.