Fiera di Sinigaglia is Milan’s historic flea market, held on Saturdays along Ripa di Porta Ticinese. You’ll find a predominantly non-food market with second-hand goods and used clothing, set in the Navigli area.
- Where: Ripa di Porta Ticinese, between Via Barsanti and Via Paoli.
- When: Saturdays; usual hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Admission: Free.
- Market character: Predominantly non-food, including second-hand goods and used clothing.
Where Fiera di Sinigaglia takes place
The market runs along Ripa di Porta Ticinese, between Via Barsanti and Via Paoli. The City of Milan identifies this stretch as the Saturday market area, also called Mercato Ripa di Porta Ticinese, and describes it as the evolution of the former fair.
Italy’s national tourism site describes Fiera di Sinigaglia as Milan’s oldest flea market, with origins in the 19th century. The City of Milan’s market-area document lists 106 stalls without vehicles behind them. That gives a sense of the market’s scale while keeping the focus on its open-air stretch of street.
What you may find at the stalls
Fiera di Sinigaglia is mainly a non-food market, with second-hand goods dealers and used clothing among its offerings. The mix makes it a flea market rather than a food market; the city’s description does not provide a stall-by-stall inventory.
Allow time to browse the length of the market rather than expecting a single indoor hall. The stalls line the street, so you can move along the Ripa and look through the range of goods on offer.
When is Fiera di Sinigaglia open?
Admission is free. Some stalls may close earlier in the late afternoon, so arriving well before closing gives you more time to browse.
Opening hours
- Saturday: 8:20–18:00
- Monday to Friday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Check current information before you go, as seasonal changes and cancellations may affect the schedule.
How do you get from Porta Venezia to the market?
The market address is on Ripa di Porta Ticinese, while Porta Venezia is a separate starting point in Milan. Hotel Aurora is about a 3-minute walk from Milano Porta Venezia station. For a Saturday market visit, Hotel Aurora is one property to consider.
Porta Venezia and the market are separate parts of Milan, so plan your route between them before setting out.
Practical market-day considerations
Plan around the Saturday schedule and the market’s street setting. Since some stalls may close earlier in the late afternoon, the stated closing time does not necessarily mean every stall stays open until then. Admission is free, and the available sources give no routine cancellation policy or seasonal opening pattern.
From Porta Venezia, the route around Milan can help you plan the trip to the market. The market stretch is between Via Barsanti and Via Paoli.
FAQs
Is Fiera di Sinigaglia open every Saturday?
Open Saturday; closed Sunday to Friday. Some stalls may close earlier in the late afternoon.
Do you have to pay to enter Fiera di Sinigaglia?
No. Admission is free.
Where exactly is the market?
It is on Ripa di Porta Ticinese, between Via Barsanti and Via Paoli.
What kind of market is it?
It is predominantly non-food, with second-hand goods dealers and used clothing among the offerings.