5 Best Markets in Como

Mercerie Market (Mercato Mercerie) is found in the heart of Como’s historic district, with rows of stalls lining the ancient city walls from Viale Battisti to Viale Varese. Bargain hunters will find plenty here, with vendor tables displaying such goods as flowers, clothing, handbags, jewellery, shoes, scarves, silk flowers, basketry, and other local arts and crafts.

Shoppers at Mercerie Market will not go hungry either, with cafes and snack stalls with tables to enjoy a rest found in and around the market’s streets.

Piazza San Fedele is a lovely city square in downtown Como that is host to a monthly antique market as well as a weekend arts and crafts market. Dates vary so be sure to check ahead for the schedules, but the markets are usually held all day from around 8 am to 6.30 pm.

Festive markets and exhibitions of local crafts, wine, and food products are also regularly held here, so those making their way to Piazza San Fedele have a good chance to find something fabulous to browse for and buy on the day of their visit. It’s also worth stopping by San Fedele Basilica, a beautifully restored church first built in the 12th century.

Annonario Market is a covered market on Via Mentana that rewards early-morning shoppers with various local food and food products. Browse for a range of goods including fruit and vegetables, bread, cheeses, fresh flowers, and honey. This lively market is all about showcasing produce grown and made in the province, and the prices and quality are often better than what you’d find in supermarkets.

Shoppers in search of more fine local food could visit the nearby Mercato Coperto di Como, where local vendors proudly sell their goods like meats, jams, fruit, baked goods, fish, cheeses, and fresh pasta.

Bellagio is a scenic small village along Lake Como best known for the beautiful villas lining the lake. It’s also home to a monthly municipal market featuring local food, arts, and crafts. The market is held in the car park area of the lakeside Lungolago Europa promenade on the third Wednesday of the month from 7 am to 5 pm.

After browsing the market, visitors could linger on in Bellagio to take a stroll along the promenade, and wander the village’s alleyways where more shops, cafes, and bars can be found. Bellagio also makes the most of its magical setting to host festive markets during the Easter and Christmas holidays.

Dongo is a small village on the north-western shore of Lake Como that hosts a weekly market every Thursday year-round. It also holds a summer market on Wednesday evenings through July and August. The weekly market is open from 8 am to 1 pm on Via Cavour, with a variety of fresh and prepared foods, clothing, locally grown fruit, vegetables, and more on sale.

The summer market offers a colourful range of arts and crafts, antiques, and tasty food. It runs from 6 pm to midnight on the lakeside promenade. Visitors wanting to explore Dongo beyond the market could rent bicycles, check out the local sailing school, or simply relax and take in the lovely harbour views.