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Amsterdam's Best Flea MarketsIjhallen Flea Market
First or second weekend of every month
Perhaps the most impressive of them all is Ijhallen, located in the north of Amsterdam. With more than 1,500 stands and 3,000 free parking spaces, the monthly market attracts visitors from not only the Netherlands, but Europe-wide.
There is a five euro admission fee, but you can be pretty sure that you can browse second-hand treasures for most of the day. Anything and everything can be found here; old guitars and antique chairs, art prints and military gear.
Noordermarkt Flea Market
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Monday, 9am-2pm
In the centre of the Jordaan, the Noordermarkt Flea Market on Saturdays includes vintage(老式的) goods and organic food produce from local farmers.
On Mondays, the market transforms into an antique-hunter's goldmine. There are piles of vintage clothes, antique books, coins and furniture.
Waterloopein Market
Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm
The most centrally located of all flea markets in Amsterdam, Waterlooplein Market offers visitors a range of snacks, second-hand clothes and vintage treasures.
There's a maze of second-hand goods, from old globes and hanging lamps, to African drums, antique rugs and used bikes.
Spui Book Market
Friday 10am-6pm
Ideally situated among bookstores, you'll find a collection of tents sheltering second-hand and antique books at the book market on Spui.
You can find a variety of literature from biographies and poetry to fantasy-fiction, history, psychology and geography. While most books are from the Netherlands, some English and international titles are for sale. As well as antique maps, prints and record.
21.Which flea market do you need to pay some extra money? ______
A. Ijhallen Flea Market. B. Noordermarkt Flea Market.
C. Waterlooplein Market. D. Spui Book Market.
22.What can you pick up at Noordermarkt Flea Market? ______
A. You can get enough parking space. B. You can choose a range of snacks.
C. You can buy some fresh vegetables. D. You can dig some gold mines here.
23.When is a good time to visit a favorite market for a crazy book fan? ______
A. First weekend of every month. B. Friday, 10am-6pm.
C. Monday, 9am-6pm. D. Saturday, 9am-4pm.