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Amsterdam’s Best Flea Markets
Ijhallen 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, 9a.m.-4p.m.
Monday, 9a.m.-2p.m.
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, 9a.m.-6p.m.
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 10a.m.-6p.m.
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. Where do you need to pay some extra money?
A. Noordermarkt Flea Market. B. Ijhallen Flea Market.
C. Spui Book Market. D. Waterlooplein Market.
22. At Noordermarkt Flea Market, what can you most properly do?
A. You can buy some fresh vegetables. B. You can get enough parking space.
C. You can choose a range of snacks. D. You can dig some gold mines here.
23. What time is appropriate to visit a favorite market for a literary enthusiast?
A. Monday, 9a.m.-6p.m. B. First weekend of every month.
C. Saturday, 9a.m-4p.m. D. Friday, 10a.m.-6p.m.
