Antique stronghold

Antique stronghold

I love Fortezza Antiquaria, the flea market dotted beside the lake behind the Fortezza da Basso. The market is on every third weekend of the month, and I usually stop by to have a look at and to photograph all the curious stuff on sale here: old books, postcards, watches,

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Wed 26 Feb 2014 11:00 PM

I love Fortezza Antiquaria, the flea market dotted beside the lake behind the Fortezza da Basso. The market is on every third weekend of the month, and I usually stop by to have a look at and to photograph all the curious stuff on sale here: old books, postcards, watches, cameras, bird cages, furniture (some of which is very beautiful), clothes and much more…

 

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