The antique market on Place Du Grand Sablon takes place every Saturday and Sunday under the tower of the Notre Dame du Sablon church. An array of items can be found here - books, watches, glasses, candlesticks, jewelry, paintings, clocks and many more. On the historic square itself you will find a great deal of antique shops as well as cafes and chocolatiers, ideal for souvenir shopping.
The Marché du Midi is a large, attractive market near Gare du Midi (Station Zuid). All nationalities are represented here and they also have products you will not find at an ordinary market. Find baskets full of fresh olives, dried fish, Greek pastries and all kinds of herbs. Even the vegetables look bigger and fresher than they do elsewhere. The stalls are colorful and the local dishes are incredibly tasty. A local's scene of Brussels, the market is usually packed full of shoppers and encouraging vendors.
I pescatori navigavano (più in là a vapore) dentro Bruxelles, per vendere il loro pesce fresco al Vismet (mercato del pesce). Molti dei pescivendoli che vendevano la loro merce porta a porta qui ne fecero la loro casa, ed ora l'intero quartiere pullula di ristoranti di pesce. La maggioranza di ottima qualità, ma provate questi tre per primi Jacques (grazioso, tradizionale e poco costoso), François (di alta classe, abbastanza costoso) o Medussa (fascino contemporaneo).
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, visitors to Anderlecht can find Belgium's biggest markets, situated on the grounds of the Abattoirs D'Anderlecht. Over 100,000 visitors come weekly to peruse the best of local produce, from fresh bread to locally crafted artisan products. A special feature of the market is the Freshmarket, where discerning seafood connoisseurs can find the freshest fish; top chefs from around the city have been known to make their purchases here. The markets are a perfect way to spend a relaxed, but lively weekend morning.