Nothing in Turin compares to the spectacle put on each Saturday at Porta Palazzo market. Out in the main square, outside the two covered markets, are raucous fishmongers and the cheapest fruit and vegetables stalls. My advice is to forget the modern Mercato Centrale – it’s more a trumped-up restaurant mall trying to look like Barcelona’s famous Boqueria – and head for the Antica Tettoia dell’Orologio, perfect for cheeses, salami and even white truffles.

For food lovers, people-watchers, or anyone interested in the lively local scene, the immensely popular market in this huge square to the north of town is not to be missed. Outdoors, the keepers of hundreds of vegetable stands vie with one another to create the most appetizing displays. Indoors, the meat vendors provide an equally tantalizing array of local products, while the fishmongers proudly display the fresh catch of the day.

Hop off cable car number four at Piazza della Repubblica, best known as Porta Palazzo, to visit one of Turin‘s most beautiful squares, along with Piazza San Carlo, just steps away from the City Hall. As the name suggests, this was once a very rich neighborhood. Now the plaza hosts a huge and folsky permanent market, where travelers can find pretty much anything at very reasonable prices!.

To shop for provisions, make a beeline for Porta Palazzo market. You’ll be spoiled for choice at the plentiful food stalls, but for a classic picnic staple, buy yourself a panino (bread roll) and have it stuffed with some sliced meat and/or a generous hunk of cheese. Fresh, seasonal fruit then provides a delicious, easy-to-carry dessert.

Porta Palazzo, Europe's largest open-air market, sprawls across Piazza della Repubblica, a remarkable cornucopia of every foodstuff imaginable; on Saturdays Il Balon is a flea market in the surrounding streets.

Mercato di Porta Palazzo, an amalgam of markets in Piazza della Repubblica, is a lively, fun spot to pick up produce, inexpensive clothing, Italian delicacies, street food and more.

Entrance is often free or discounted for women and people under 25.La Madre is a new event organized in 2016 and is a night for gays, lesbians and friends with many guest stars coming from the gay world and more.If you want a completely different evening, all about aggregation – conversation – games – karaoke and also a lot of culture, since 2015 Turin hosts the “little big” Casa Arcobaleno.Casa Arcobaleno born in the district of Porta Palazzo in Turin, the most multiethnical of the city, and is home to different associations and LGBT groups of Turin. Among the other is also a gay bars open to fun and engaging events. A very small place but intimate, cozy, with pleasant people and full of ideas constantly evolving!

It is officially called Piazza della Repubblica – the Republic Square – but for the people of Turin it is always and ever Porta Palazzo, the largest open-air market in Europe, where an important icon in the history of Turin remains, the Porta Palatina entry gateway to the city. A blend of Italian and foreign traditions, Porta Palazzo has a vitality all of its own, to see and experience even if you do not wish to buy a thing. Yet, beware – it is difficult to resist, and if you selected one of our accommodations with a kitchen, you may be tempted to try an unusual spice or prefer a lavish spread of fruits, vegetables and delicacies of all kinds, accompanied by a good bottle of wine.

The best among them—which are open year-round, and also sell antique and vintage wares along with an assortment of the region’s best cheeses and cured meats from local producers—include Gran Balon, Mercato di Porta Palazzo and Mercato Piazza Benefica at Giardino Luigi Martini. If it’s more vintage shopping you’re after and you happen to be in touch on the third Sunday of the month, visit Vintage Della Gran Madre, an expansive vintage market that surrounds the Gran Madre di Dio church. Museo Casa Mollino, Italian architect Carlo Mollino’s former apartment located on the first floor of Villa Avondo, regularly lures the fashion crowd from Milan to Turin for a day trip.

If you like street food or food fairs, there is an alternative place to try in Turin for your lunch stop: this is Mercato di Porta Palazzo, Turin’s central Market. Located in Piazza della Repubblica where the open air market take place, the Mercato Centrale is a covered area inside the market building where several food shops of different taste (fried food, ramen, steakhouse, express pasta, fish meals, ice creams etc) are available for you to order a take away or have your meal in the tables around. A youthful and easygoing atmophere which definitely impressed me!

Curiosity" means throwing yourself in the alleys of the historical center which is full of craftsmen, brocanteurs, artists, wondering in the secondary streets that often offer unexpected delicious shops, attending the corner markets that top up the streets and squares of the city with colors and sounds, for example the Mercato delle Erbe (Herbal market- see MARKETS), and above all, throw yourself in the heart of the low budget and intriguing purchase: the Balon and il Gran Balon at the Porta Palazzo, the great flea market loved by the Torineses (see MARKETS).

Located in the octagonal Piazza della Repubblica, just a few steps from the center and in the historic district of Borgo Dora, the Mercato di Porta Palazzo is not only the largest market in Turin but also the largest open market in Europe. The huge area of Piazza della Repubblica allows for combining open market activities with covered areas dedicated to different products. The open part offers different products (food, footwear, clothing, household goods, plants, and fruits and vegetables).

The produce market in and around Porta Palazzo takes over the gigantic Piazza della Repubblica Monday to Friday 7am to 2pm and Saturday until 7:30pm. A bustling flea market takes place in the warren of streets behind the Porta Palazzo every Saturday, among the antique shops on Via Borgo Dora. The second Sunday of every month, the same spot is the scene of an antiques market, the continuously expanding Gran Balon (www.balon.it), with more than 250 dealers from across northern Italy.

Photo by Pierre5018..jpg#/media/File:Vuedumarch%C3%A9dePortaPalazzo%C3%A0Turin(2017).jpg) The Porta Palazzo Market is the largest open-air market in Europe. For this reason, besides being the hub of daily shopping for the inhabitants of Turin, it is one of the most visited attractions of the city by tourists. It is located in the centre of Piazza della Repubblica, in the historic district of Borgo Dora, within walking distance of the city centre and the most important attractions.

In Porta Palazzo, which has been home to Europe’s largest outdoor market since 1835, the new Mercato Centrale Torino (Turin Central Market in English) was opened, based upon a successful format already launched in 2014 in Florence and in 2016 in Rome. Now with the Mercato Centrale in Porta Palazzo, the already rich social experiences on offer in the outdoor market are expanded, where cultures, flavors, traditions and colors have been mixing every morning for almost 200 years.

From Piazza Vittorio Veneto, we hopped on a tram (or possibly two) and made our way to the indoor food market at Porta Palazzo for an ice cream before working our way back towards the train station. The kids enjoyed playing with other children in the water fountains in Piazza Castello and I loved wandering along the many shopping streets which were packed with people taking an evening stroll. If only all cities could attract people to their high streets in such numbers.

The most important market of Torino is Porta Palazzo Market. It is not celebrated as the market of Porta Portese in Roma, or stylish as Portobello Road in London, but Porta Palazzo has everything it needs to be called a record-breaking market. With its 50 thousand square meters of space, its 1000 stalls and the 100,000 thousand people that hosts every day, the area close to Piazza della Repubblica has all the numbers to be considered the largest in Europe.

Porta Palazzo is regarded as Europe's largest outdoor marketplace. The name is derived from one of the entrances to the city during the period that Torino was a Roman military camp, as well as from the existence of a palace that served as the seat of the Senate throughout the Middle Ages. People used to congregate here on their way to town, so the neighbourhood quickly developed into a place to start a business, look for employment, sell, and purchase.

It is a unique place and point of interest in Turin where East meets West: Italian farmers trade next to their competitors from Morocco and China. This huge multicultural crossroad, located on the Piazza della Repubblica, hosts more than 1000 stands on 50000 square meters. Visitors from all over the world visit the Porta Palazzo market just to catch a glimpse but then find themselves dragging shopping bags full of fresh, high quality food.

Once a week in the city of Turin, 100,000 visitors descend on Porta Palazzo, Europe’s largest open-air market. For over 150 years, this sprawling market has offered a cornucopia of footwear, clothes, house wares, toys and food from across Italy and around the world. With over 1,000 merchants and 700 street vendors, Porta Palazzo is a commercial hub whose opportunities have always attracted newcomers to the city.

Experience Italy's famous food and wine scene with this 12-day itinerary. Tour grand piazzas in Bologna while working up your appetite for regional delicacies, eat cicchetti in Venice and visit Europe's largest open-air market, Porta Palazzo. Delve deep into Roman history and wine making in Verona, and get your apron on to prepare a traditional Italian meal at a cooking class in Milan.

Location: Piazza della Repubblica, TurinType of Market: General MarketOpen: Monday to Friday, 7-2; Saturday, 7-7. As one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, Mercato di Porta Palazzo is a must-visit for anyone living in or visiting Turin. The market boasts an incredible array of vendors selling everything from fresh produce and artisanal cheeses to clothing and household goods.

First all the location: right near the Giardini Reali - royal gardens, near Piazza Castello and the Porta Palazzo market. Then the sophisticatedly relaxing ambiance: you come from a hectic city, with a busy agenda and suddenly you find yourself in a very rustic setting, with wooden tables projecting you in a country atmosphere, bicycles on the walls and wine racks of local bottles.

Porta Palazzo and Mercato Centrale: Europe's largest open-air market. Located in Piazza della Repubblica, this market is a feast for the senses, where the aroma of fresh produce mingles with the bright colors and cheerful chatter of vendors and shoppers. From stalls of local fruit and vegetables to delicacies such as cheeses, cured meats and sweets, there's something for everyone.

Guidebooks often shelve this area that is one of the most magical and evocative places in all of Turin. At the Porta Palazzo market, farmers from the countryside around Turin gather each morning to sell their products. Strolling the streets from Piazza della Repubblica, where the market takes place, is a different way to immerse yourself in the many cultures that color Turin.

The Mercato di Porta Palazzo is truly a feast for the senses – this is one of the largest markets in Europe for fresh produce be it fruit or vegetables, fish or fowl, legumes and dried fruit. This beautiful Palazzo with its indoor and outdoor markets will make you want to pack your bags and move to Turin, just to shop from this massive marketplace for very affordable rates.

If you're just wanting to sample a little bit of everything, visiting the Mercato Centrale Torino in Porta Palazzo — one of Europe's largest outdoor markets — is a must. When we say you can find practically any Italian delicacy there, we mean it. There are several floors of artisan stalls as well as all kinds of food and drink from gelato to fresh pasta and Italian meats.

Porta Palazzo Market is a main market in Turin also happens to be the largest open-air market in all of Europe. It’s actually a lot of fun scurrying between the stalls and perusing the local fare, which ranges from Sicilian citrus fruits and fennel to colourful tomatoes, fresh vegetables and herbs. The market is also close to Turin’s renowned city gates, Porta Palatina.

Η Porta Palazzo Market, η μεγαλύτερη υπαίθρια αγορά στην Ευρώπη, είναι ένα πραγματικό σταυροδρόμι πολιτισμών. Οι πάγκοι του προσφέρουν μεγάλη γκάμα φρέσκων προϊόντων, από εποχιακά λαχανικά μέχρι τυπικά τυριά, μέχρι τοπικές γαστρονομικές σπεσιαλιτέ. Μην ξεχάσετε να απολαύσετε ένα απεριτίφ με ένα καλό ποτήρι Vermouth di Torino απολαμβάνοντας τη ζωντάνια του τόπου.

The Porta Palazzo Market, the largest open-air market in Europe, is a true crossroads of cultures. Its stalls offer a wide range of fresh products, from seasonal vegetables to typical cheeses, through to regional gastronomic specialities. Don’t forget to savor an aperitif with a good glass of Vermouth di Torino while enjoying the liveliness of the place.

The Porta Palazzo Market, the largest open-air market in Europe, is a true crossroads of cultures. Its stalls offer a wide range of fresh products, from seasonal vegetables to typical cheeses, through to regional gastronomic specialities. Don't forget to savor an aperitif with a good glass of Vermouth di Torino while enjoying the liveliness of the place.

The Porta Palazzo market is located close to the Porta Palatina and occupies almost all the piazza della Repubblica, which is almost 50,000 square meters. It’s the largest open-air market in Europe. With about 1,000 stalls, you can find everything: fruit and vegetable, deli meats, cheese, but also clothes, pots, pans and all sorts of household items.

Near the Porta Palatina, there is another place to visit absolutely: the Porta Palazzo market, which occupies almost the entire Piazza della Repubblica. It is the largest outdoor market in Europe. With its countless stalls, you can find everything: fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, but also clothes, pots, pans, and all kinds of household items.

Would you have imagined that the largest open-air market in Europe was right here in Turin?!. Every Monday to Saturday in the Piazza della Repubblica, you can shop for everything from fruits and vegetables to meats, cheese, and pasta, as well as for shoes, clothes, vintage items, and housewares, to name a few. (It’s impossible to list everything!)

It starts from the Porta Palazzo market, to go to the Quadrilatero Romano, the Mole and Piazza Castello. For those looking for more in-depth guided tours, we have the complete tour of the Royal Palace of Turin and the Venaria Reale. Those interested in museums will not miss the skip-the-line tickets for the Egyptian Museum and the Royal Palace.

Apparently the biggest open air market in Europe, situated in what is known locally as Porta Palazzo this place was impressive. It didn’t take long for us to have a bag full of fresh blueberries, tomatoes and avocados to take back to France. Unlike our local farmers market back in Chamonix the prices here are far lower than the supermarkets.

Grocery shopping can be cheap because of the city's abundance of supermarkets and street markets ( check out Porta Palazzo). Going out is inexpensive; a great dinner with friends in a piola for €20 with local red wine is possible. Most clubs do not charge an admission fee, and some activities, such as movies, give student discounts.

Meeting in Turin with the local representatives of ViaggieMiraggi and departure of the tour from Porta Palazzo, where the gaze go from the hill to the Mole Antonelliana, from the mountains to the Cathedral dome and its bell tower. In this square, home to the largest market in Europe, the whole meaning of Turin can be found.

You should visit Porta Palazzo early in the morning if you fancy fresh sweet peaches, carnation red tomatoes, and the frenzy of a good food market. We get our fruits and veggies weekly here and have memorable experiences. Mercato Di Porta Palazzo is the biggest open-air market in Turin and one of the biggest in Europe.

If you’re staying at least a few days in Turin (and why wouldn’t you?) then grabbing a few supplies might be worthwhile - especially when markets like Porta Palazzo exist. One of the largest open air markets around, you’ll find great produce at fantastic prices. Stock up on veggies, olives, capers, beans and lentils.

Wander round the stalls of Porta Palazzo, the city's biggest open-air market. Here, you’ll find everything from succulent fruits to knock-off designer shoes, and you’ll really get the feeling of mixing with the city’s locals. Just make sure not to buy so much that you can’t fit it all in your suitcase!

Dive headfirst into the hustle and bustle of Porta Palazzo Market. This market in the middle of the historic district includes everything from fruit and flowers to clothing and art. Start your market adventure with a visit to the fresh produce section, where local farmers showcase the region’s bounty.

Piazza della Repubblica is what us locals commonly call Porta Palazzo. Here is where the biggest Food Market of Turin is located. This square is very close to the city center, it is only few hundred meters away from the famous Via Garibaldi, the Duomo of Turin and famous Quadrilatero neighborhood.

Going shopping in the Porta Palazzo market is one of the must-do things in Turin, even if you’re not looking for anything in particular. One of the largest open-air markets in Europe, this popular shopping hotspot covers almost all of the Piazza della Repubblica and stretches on for over 12 acres.

Porta Palazzo: For a taste of local life, head to Porta Palazzo, one of the largest open-air markets in Europe. Find a bustling atmosphere, vibrant colors, and a wide variety of fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and more. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city’s biggest market!

Join our guided tour through the center of Turin, exploring the largest open- air marketin Europe in Porta Palazzo. Soak up the colors, scents and the local produce of Piedmont. After, explore the grand city square - Piazza Palazzo di Citta - and the Roman Quarter where ruins still stand.

One of the best places to visit in Turin is the Porta Palazzo which is located in Piazza della Republica. This is the largest open air market in all of Europe and should definitely not be missed by tourists. The market functions every day from six in the morning to 1 in the afternoon.

If you want to plunge yourself in a culture, there is no better way than visiting religious buildings, a public festival or a market. And Torino makes no exception. Piazza della Repubblica hosts what we call Porta Palazzo, that is considered the biggest open air market of Europe.

The nearby districts of Borgo Dora and Porta Palazzo, market places by day and increasingly more creative and hot spots by night; the area, with its many restaurants and meeting places, fully expresses the multi-cultured and multi-ethnic features so characteristic of Torino.

The sheer variety of fresh produce, cheeses, and street food here was overwhelming (in a good way). It’s a great spot for an authentic local experience. And, I for one, can never resist a good market, and this one is famous for being one of Europe’s largest outdoor markets.

The Porta Palazzo market, one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, is a great place to sample free food. Many vendors offer tastings of local cheeses, salami, and other Italian delicacies. It’s a perfect way to experience the flavors of Turin without spending a dime.

Porta Palazzo is the multicultural area of Turin, here you can meet people from all over the world. In its large square, the biggest market in Europe takes place daily. You will be able to find all the products you can imagine, from food, to clothes and vintage objects.

Porta Palazzo in the Piazza della Repubblica is Europe’s largest food market. It’s open on weekday mornings and is popular with tourists of all nationalities as well as the locals. It’s a great place to walk around and stocks everything from clothing to food.

Don't miss Europe's largest open-air market, Porta Palazzo, along Piazza della Repubblica, which hawks cheap clothes, accessories and food. Vintage lovers should time their visit with the Gran Balôn, a huge flea market held every second Sunday of the month.

You will pass through the gate into Europe’s largest open-air market, the Porta Palazzo, where you can wander among the vendors, marveling at the produce on offer, including many local delicacies. It will be too much for you to resist tasting a few of them!

With over 800 stalls, it’s one of the largest open air markets in Europe and is open Monday to Saturday. There are also three market halls dedicated to fish, meat, cheese and bread and a farmers’ market with around 100 stalls selling fresh produce.

If you’re looking for things to do in Turin for free, this is an idea!. The Porta Palazzo market is the biggest open-air market in all of Europe!. It’s also our local food market so we’re lucky enough to visit about once a week.

If you're flying into Turin Airport, you can take a train into the city. It'll take around an hour, or you could jump in a taxi for about 30 minutes. Torino Porta Nuova train station is a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

Located on Piazza della Repubblica, Porta Palazzo market has always been a beloved spot for locals. Over the last two decades, this picturesque market has become also one of the city’s most popular attractions for visitors.

Are you interested in visiting the biggest outdoor market in all of Europe?. If so then you should head to the Porta Palazzo Market. It has an impressive 800 stalls selling only the best local produce, meats and pastries.

The Porta Palazzo market is among the most affordable and diverse market to shop in. The Via Garibaldi is a pedestrian street lined with several shops. The Via Roma and Via Po are also great places to enjoy shopping.

Porta Palazzo is a must-visit for anyone interested in markets and street food. This indoor-outdoor market is one of the largest in Europe and it stocks everything from produce and flowers to apparel and art.

Called by everybody Porta Palazzo, instead of its original name which is Piazza della Repubblica, it hosts the largest open-air market in Europe, where one of symbols of Turin appears, the Porta Palatina.

Markets like Porta Palazzo serve as more than just places to buy food; they’re vibrant hubs of social interaction where communities come together to share stories, traditions, and culinary knowledge.

Porta Palazzo, the largest outdoor market in Europe, is renowned for its diverse selection of fresh products and its vibrant multicultural atmosphere. Nearby, the Galleria Umberto I and the Balon...

Shopping enthusiasts will find plenty to love here as well, with luxury boutiques lining Via Roma and charming local markets like Porta Palazzo offering fresh produce and regional delicacies.

Porta Palazzo is the biggest open air market in Piazza della Republica. If you love food markets this is a ‘must’ on a Saturday morning. It’s huge and full of wonderful produce.

Spend a morning exploring the Porta Palazzo food market, where you’ll find hundreds of stalls selling the finest Piedmontese produce. Open 7am to 2pm weekdays, other days vary.

Our tour of Turin ended with a visit to the Porta Palazzo farmers market, the biggest in Europe (it occupies a big square, several side streets and also three indoors markets).

From the colorful Mercato di San Lorenzo in Florence to the lively Mercato di Porta Palazzo in Turin, these markets offer a taste of Italy’s rich culinary heritage.

If you love markets then make a visit to Porta Palazzo market in Piazza della Republica, (we did not have enough time) but were recommended this one.

If you're looking for an authentic experience of the local food scene in Turin, Mercato di Porta Palazzo is the place to go.

For example, Porta Palazzo, which is one of the largest markets in the world, or the Saturday flea market, Il Balon.