I think the Mercato Metropolitano was opened for the EXPO or the time of the EXPO, but I do hope it will be continued – it´s simply amazing! Situated in the Navigli area the market offered street food, coffee, sweets of all kind and much more! Produced by small farmers and small craftsman from around Milan. The perfect place to let the world go by, enjoy some delicious food and good company.
“Field of Flowers” – what a picturesque name for a square. It remains from the Middle Ages when this place in Rome was still a meadow. In 1869 the daily vegetable and fish market moved from Piazza Navona to Campo de´Fiori.
The ancient fountain (“La Terrina” – the soupbowl) was once used to water the cattle and now keeps the flowers fresh – have a look at the inspription saying “Fa del ben e lassa dire” (do good and let them talk), isn´t that perfect for such a gossip heaven, like a market?!
The square is surrounded by lots and lots of cafés, have some breakfast or just caffé and watch the happenings in front of you! And Campo de´Fiori is a great place to get some little gifts to take home like spices or my favourite: all the different sundried tomatoes, such a huge variety to choose from!
While being at University Kutschkermarkt in the 18th district kind of became “my hood” – the department of my studies was situated there and I knew the market from walking up in the morning (ok, it was communication sciences – I rarely had lectures in the morning) und walking down to the Bim on my way home. But back then I didn´t pay much attention in the market and as far as I remember it wasn´t very interesting – we preferred to spend our free time at the one and only “Café Schopenhauer” or get something to eat at the small supermarket.
Last week I passed Kutschkermarket for the first time since graduation and was astonished on how hip the area has become! It´s an organic market now, there is an huge selection of legumes, fruits and other really nice other foodie stuff.
