One place that showcases the multi-cultural outlook of Rotterdam is the open market (open markt) situated in Binnenrotte, next to the Blaak railway station. Every Tuesday and Saturday, the Dutch as well as the city’s expat population head towards the market for their weekly shopping.
Photo Credit – Frerieke
With more than 450 stalls to choose from, the market offers almost everything – fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy produce, exotic spices, antiques, clothes, flowers and Dutch souvenirs.
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Second hand goods are sold in a small section of the market, with another section completely dedicated to fabrics (mostly from India and other Asian countries). There are stalls focussed on a variety of Dutch cheese (kaas) like the famous Gouda kaas, Edam kaas and Maasdammer (cheese with holes) along with goat cheese, herb cheese, and some delicious cheese spreads.
In the middle of all this, there are plenty of stalls serving Dutch food like oliebollen and stroopwafels, as well as Turkish doner kebabs, Surinamese broodjes and Chinese rolls.
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The largest flea market in Rotterdam therefore offers a great opportunity to observe the city life while finding your way through some great bargains – the prices here are unbeatable.
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I love markets!
i have had the priviledge to coming to this particular market during my stay here in Europe for the past several months..i have traveled to many different countries and cities..Rotterdam Blaak is by far my favorite of all open aire markets i have walked thru…
my favorite groceries shopping place ever!! it helps me saving some of my scholarship allowance haha 😀
Can I look for Aladdin Kerosene table lamp here ?