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 Feira da Ladra

Lisbon's flea market is called locally the Feira da Ladra or "Thieve's Market" (in the original Portuguese, it is a woman thief!). A market of this type is thought to have been in place in Lisbon since the 12th Century and the name Feira da Ladra was first mentioned in the 17th Century.

Today, the traders here are perfectly legal, and they show their wares in the Campo de Santa Clara street, in the São Vicente de Fora district of the city, close to Alfama. The market starts at the Arco de São Vicente, an arch near where the famous Tram 28 stops.

Arco de Sao Vicente and the Feira da Ladra

From the market, the impressive Santa Engracia Church, or the National Pantheon, can be seen standing proudly just a short walk away (see photo).

Lisbon's National Pantheon seen from the Feira da Ladra flea market

The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, from dawn to dusk. A myriad of small stalls sell all sorts of second-hand and new products, and other traders simply display their store on a stretched-out blanket.

Hand-made artisan goods, CD's, books, clothes, stamps, coins, military objects, antiques and furniture is all on display here, so the occasional bargain is still possible although many of the stores now seem to cater exclusively to the tourists.

Where: Campo de Santa Clara, Alfama
How: Tram 28
When: 6am to 5pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays

Sights Nearby
National Pantheon - Domed church containing tombs of several Portuguese presidents.
Saint George's Castle - Overlooking the city from millennium-old walls.
The Cathedral - The city's oldest building.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol - Standing over Alfama's rooftops, domes, and church towers.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia - Views of the river and Alfama.
São Vicente de Fora Church - A 16th century monastery with an exceptional tiled interior.
Santo Antonio Church - Saint Anthony's birthplace.
Graça Church and Miradouro - A panoramic view to the castle and the city.
Casa dos Bicos - A 16th century architectural curiosity.
The Roman Theater - The archaological remains of a once large Roman theater.
Decorative Arts Museum - A captivating decorative arts collection.
Fado Museum - The story of the national music.
Military Museum - A testament to the country's battles.
The Tile Museum - An ancient art form in a lavish old convent.
Doca do Jardim do Tabaco - Sleek restaurants and club on the waterfront.

   

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