15 Oldest Street Markets in the World, Some are Thousands of Years Old

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"15 Oldest Street Markets in the World, Some are Thousands of Years Old"

"Let's check what markets are available!"

When visiting the street market, one often encounters various types of merchandise such as livestock, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, and others that are available for purchase. Street markets in some locations around the world may only be open and accessible at certain times of the year. Interestingly, there are street markets that have been around for thousands of years worldwide.

1. Chandni Chowk Market

Located near the Old Delhi Railway Station, Chandni Chowk Market is one of the oldest markets still operating in India. Built by Shah Jahan in 1650, this market was designed by his daughter named Shah Jahanara.

2. Pasar Ver-o-Peso translates to "2. Ver-o-Peso Market" in English.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Pasar Ver-o-Peso officially opened in 1901 to replace Casa de Haver-o-Peso, a tax office established in 1625. As a result, the history of this market makes it one of the oldest street markets in Brazil."

3. Cuautitlan Market Tianguis

In the year 1491, the Chichimeca Tribe established a tianguis in the Cuautitlán region, a city in the Mexican State. Despite the Spanish conquest disrupting the continuity of the tianguis, the Cuautitlán Tianguis market continues to operate until today. Approximately 7,500 merchants gather to sell their goods in the market.

4. Pasar Campo de' Fiori

After Pope Callixtus III leveled the streets in the Campo de' Fiori area, street vendors quickly began to arrive to sell their handicrafts in the area.

Besides that, the horse market is also only open twice a week. Currently, Campo de' Fiori Market remains open every day.

5. Grand Bazaar Turkey

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the most famous street markets in the world. This market covers an area of 61 streets with 4,000 stalls. It has been standing since 1455 with the aim of improving the local economy. Currently, Grand Bazaar attracts around 91 million visitors every day who come to shop for their daily needs."

6. El Rastro

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags: "The El Rastro Market often appears in various films and television series. This place is located in the Lalatina neighborhood in the capital of Spain. Established in the 15th century and operating every Sunday, this street market is always crowded with visitors."

7. Khan el-Khalili

Khan el-Khalili is located in the middle of the historical capital of Egypt and has been standing since 1382. After the Black Death pandemic, there was a push to improve the economy. As a result, the Khan el-Khalili market was established with various goods, such as handicrafts, trinkets, and other items.

8. Pasar Leadenhall

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The Leadenhall Market is located in the center of the Roman city, London, and has become one of the famous street markets worldwide. Famous as the shooting location for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter movie, the popularity of this market has increased rapidly. Originally known as a market for meat, game, and poultry, now Leadenhall Market has become home to various shops, trinket sellers, cafes, bars, and restaurants."

9. Pasar Els Encants

Established in the 14th century, Els Encants street market was originally located on the walls of Barcelona city, where traders gathered to sell various goods. Over time, this market moved locations and is now situated in Plaça de les Glòries.

15 Oldest Street Markets in the World, Some are Thousands of Years Old

10. La Boqueria

Located in the Ciutat Vella district, Barcelona, La Boqueria market has a history that started with the presence of meat traders around the year 1217 in the area. Later on, trading activities expanded with the sale of pork and various other types of food.

11. El Jueves

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Pasar El Jueves is located at Calle Feria and is one of the oldest street markets in Europe that is still operating today. The history of this market dates back to around the 13th century, when Christians reclaimed the city. Since then, every Thursday in the market is always bustling with craftsmen selling various trinkets."

12. Braderie de Lille

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The street market in northern France is only open every September. Every year, around 3 million visitors attend the Braderie de Lille. Originating in 1127 with traders offering various goods, this market has continued to grow over time. Currently, there are more than 10,000 participating traders in the market."

13. Pasar Rialto

From the year 1097, the Rialto Market began to stand when the city market was moved to a location around the famous Rialto Bridge in Italy. In this market, various trinkets and food are sold. Currently, the market also offers a fruit and vegetable market, as well as seafood.

14. Pasar Marrakesh

For more than a millennium, Marrakesh has been a place for many operating markets. Currently, around 3,000 stalls strive to sell various kinds of goods, ranging from clothing, agricultural products, handicrafts, spices, to trinkets.

"15. Tianguis Mexico"

Tianguis is a street market that originated from Mexico and Central America during the pre-Spanish Conquest era. Traders usually gather to showcase various merchandise, ranging from fruits, vegetables, to other types of food, on specific days in cities in Central America. Some of them are still ongoing until now, while others have been revived after a period of inactivity.

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