European Market — Europe in Prato

A tour of Europe in one square

The European Market "L'Europa in Prato" is the Padua stop of the large traveling European market organized by FIVA Confcommercio. The choice of location is no coincidence: Prato della Valle, the majestic oval square of Padua, offers the ideal space and atmosphere to welcome the comings and goings of an international market. For three days, about 120 vendors transform the square into a showcase of flavors and products from every corner of Europe and the world.

Flavors from across the continent

The heart of the event is international street food: from Belgian waffles to Dutch mini-crêpes, from Czech sweet bread to Spanish churros, from German sausages to Sicilian arancini, to Argentine grilled meat, Catalan paella, and specialties from Mexico and Brazil. Italian regional excellences are also present — Tuscany, Abruzzo, Piedmont, Puglia — in a carefully studied balance between foreign and local offerings.

Not just food: crafts and curiosities

Alongside the food, the stalls offer quality crafts and products: ceramics, costume jewelry, Irish gadgets, spices from around the world, natural cosmetics, pop-art prints and paintings, bicycle accessories. With free admission and a location in the heart of the city, "L'Europa in Prato" is a stroll through different cultures and flavors, a now-anticipated event that brings a taste of all of Europe to Padua.