Trödelmarkt
Now it's getting dirty! The history of the "Trödelmarkt" goes back a long way. So far back, in fact, that it used to have a different name – namely ‘Säumarkt’ (sow market).
This is where pigs were slaughtered and sold, especially by butchers from outside the city. Food regulations in the city were strict and there were no instruments to measure how old the meat was. There was only a ‘show’. Since it was not always easy to check by eye, butchers from outside the city were given preference to slaughter and sell there. This was because the arrival and departure of the butchers was closely monitored.
The "Trödelmarkt" only came into being in the 19th century. A wide variety of goods were offered for sale at small stalls and shops.
Fun Fact:
Today's Charles Bridge was originally called ABC Bridge. The reason for this was the flea market stalls that stood on it: these were not numbered as usual, but arranged alphabetically.
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© Stadtarchiv Nürnberg / A47_KS_044_06bThe "Trödelmarkt" today
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, the flea market enchants visitors with its unique charm, small shops and cosy restaurants – far away from chain stores and mass consumption. Whether during the Bardentreffen music festival or at Christmas time, the square exudes a special, almost intimate atmosphere that invites visitors to linger. And those who dangle their legs in the Pegnitz river on Liebesinsel, the eastern tip of Trödelmarktinsel, in summer will experience Nuremberg from its most relaxed side.
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Trödelmarkt
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