Antique and Artisan Fair
Antique and Artisan Fair
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Neighborhood: Oborishte
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- St. Kliment Ohridski Sofia University • 7 min walk
- Serdika II • 10 min walk
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Wayfaring Libertarian
Belfast, UK955 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
I couldn’t find any hours for the “fair” listed online, so I took a chance and went on a Saturday afternoon. I think these vendors have been trained to spot a tourist from a kilometer away.
It was difficult to browse the items comfortably without being interrupted by vendors who assumed you had money to spend. It was also difficult to take photos with the vendors watching you like a hawk.
I ended up buying a Bulgaria sticker for 4 Lev. To me, that was an outrageously inflated price, but I just let it go.
As an antique lover, I’m glad I went. But, I would be lying if I said that it was a large “fair” or one that was super pleasant.
It was difficult to browse the items comfortably without being interrupted by vendors who assumed you had money to spend. It was also difficult to take photos with the vendors watching you like a hawk.
I ended up buying a Bulgaria sticker for 4 Lev. To me, that was an outrageously inflated price, but I just let it go.
As an antique lover, I’m glad I went. But, I would be lying if I said that it was a large “fair” or one that was super pleasant.
Written September 26, 2024
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Agent226
Toronto, Canada1,157 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
This is probably one of the most unique flea markets i've visited, please note I do not claim to be a flea market expert. There are probably 30 vendors who sell mostly used or old items. You can get your russian style fur hats, knives, army flasks, war medals etc. not your usual tourist fare and intersting to see what's been hiding in some peoples closets.
Written September 14, 2011
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Mike F
129 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Cheap silver jewelry (you have to negotiate price). Downside is - every stall has Nazi artifacts and taking into account just that - will not be interested to go there anymore.
Written August 16, 2015
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RomkaN
Ghent, Belgium181 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This is where you buy overpriced tourist souvenirs and commie/nazi memorabilia.
If you're looking for a real flea market and an actual authentic experience, try to visit Bitaka (aka Malashevtsi market) on Saturday morning - you might even find the same things (identical, be it slightly less maintained Bulgarian communist medal from the '80s, found at Bitaka for 2 leva, was pushed here for 20 leva, litteraly the same, just a bit polished up). Expect colourful faces, Eastern vibes, loads of randomness (old coins next to old shoes next to used batteries next to old postcards next to old bras next to DVDs next to car spare parts next to chipped kitchen ware etc) and gypsy music. Generally safe atmosphere, but be aware of potential pickpockets. Just take the bus 86 at the Lion's bridge towards Malashevtsi and after about 10 minutes get off when you see the Kaufland. Just follow the crowd (most will get off at Kaufland anyway), impossible to miss. Probably my most colourful impressions of a week long Bulgaria trip.
If you're looking for a real flea market and an actual authentic experience, try to visit Bitaka (aka Malashevtsi market) on Saturday morning - you might even find the same things (identical, be it slightly less maintained Bulgarian communist medal from the '80s, found at Bitaka for 2 leva, was pushed here for 20 leva, litteraly the same, just a bit polished up). Expect colourful faces, Eastern vibes, loads of randomness (old coins next to old shoes next to used batteries next to old postcards next to old bras next to DVDs next to car spare parts next to chipped kitchen ware etc) and gypsy music. Generally safe atmosphere, but be aware of potential pickpockets. Just take the bus 86 at the Lion's bridge towards Malashevtsi and after about 10 minutes get off when you see the Kaufland. Just follow the crowd (most will get off at Kaufland anyway), impossible to miss. Probably my most colourful impressions of a week long Bulgaria trip.
Written April 20, 2017
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,807 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Icons next to pornographic paintings; portraits of Stalin next to old cameras and coins etc. All for sale against steep prices, probably because of the location in front of Nevsky cathedral. Butika flea market is much better and a lot cheaper.
To get there take bus 86 at Lions bridge.
To get there take bus 86 at Lions bridge.
Written September 10, 2017
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תמיר פ
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
The sell nazis leftovers from the war and nazis souveniers.! Is it legal??And they are proud if it! As a jew it was horrible...
Written March 30, 2023
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AphropuffSta
9 contributions
Why buy magnets and postcards and other usual souvenirs when you can purchase original items from long ago and take a piece of Bulgarian history back home?! I personally love to mingle with the folks at flea markets and learn a thing or two so this was nice. Unique soviet pieces, handmade toys, old rings etc etc at low prices plus mini history lessons at every corner! Friendly locals selling old things which will become valuable to you too. All in all, upon leaving I felt like I visited my grandparents and got a little special something from them to take back home! They are there rain or shine. Between Alexander Nevsky and the Russian church.
Written January 7, 2015
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motorcar1
Dublin, Ireland14,387 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
There are two flea markets near the Cathedral, one takes place on a public road closed specially for the market by the police. This takes place once a month on Ulitsa Oborishte. Well worth a visit.
There is another near the monument of Bulgarian Volunteers selling Nazi stuff and other old stuff of little importance.
There is another near the monument of Bulgarian Volunteers selling Nazi stuff and other old stuff of little importance.
Written March 31, 2019
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HaDi78
462 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Don't come specially for it, yet it's in the middle of other important sights, so spare 10 minutes and come take a look.
I am not an expert on old coins and antiques, yet it seemed a few stand had some interesting items for the avid collector.
I am not an expert on old coins and antiques, yet it seemed a few stand had some interesting items for the avid collector.
Written February 27, 2017
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Ciccio P
Brussels, Belgium2 contributions
Aug 2023
I bought silver coins from 1800's from 3 different booths. I was so excited of my acquisitions, only to later discover that they were all fake. I also later found out that counterfeit and replicas are very common at that flea market.
Beware and don't risk being fooled. Best thing is to stay away so you are not even tempted.
Beware and don't risk being fooled. Best thing is to stay away so you are not even tempted.
Written August 20, 2023
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What’s the best way to get here by publis transport please?
Written February 14, 2019
Depends where you are coming from. All of Sofia is accessible by foot. We walked everywhere...
Written February 15, 2019
Quais dias acontece a feira e quais horários?
Written October 8, 2018
jose l
El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain
Qué días ponen el mercadillo y qué horarios tienen
Written June 9, 2018
When and where is flea market in Sofia. What are the timings
Written May 20, 2017
It is in nevski square and near nevski church.
And the time duration to visit is about 45 minutes.
You can go there by walking and teram and is depended on your location.
Written September 20, 2019
would you plese tell me the location and the days are open? also the name of this flea market? i will be soon in Sofia and i am a flea market adict. thanks
Written November 8, 2015
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