Mercatino d'Altri Tempi

Rovereto's historic market

The Mercatino d'Altri Tempi is one of the most beloved and long-standing events in the historic center of Rovereto, located in the heart of the Vallagarina valley in the province of Trento. Every first Saturday of the month, the city's streets and squares fill with stalls laden with vintage items, curiosities, and forgotten treasures, creating an atmosphere that blends a passion for collecting with the pleasure of a stroll through the city's 18th-century architecture.

Active without interruption since 1998, the market is organized by the Circolo Culturale Numismatico Filatelico Roveretano, a non-profit association founded in 1993, in collaboration with the Municipality of Rovereto. Over the years, it has become a true landmark for enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors alike, drawing people from neighboring towns in the Vallagarina and across the entire Trentino-Alto Adige region.

What you will find at the stalls

This market is not a traditional antique fair, but an exhibition of hobbyists with official registration, where the value of individual items remains accessible and the focus is on variety. Strolling among the stalls, you will encounter collectibles, costume jewelry, vintage books and magazines, paintings and prints, vinyl records, vintage clothing, ceramics and earthenware, frames, ornaments, handicrafts, folk artifacts, and naturally, coins and stamps, in homage to the numismatic and philatelic vocation of the organizing association.

Where it takes place

The market route starts from Via Giovanni Tartarotti and winds through the heart of the historic center, including Piazza Damiano Chiesa, Largo Foibe, Via Roma, Piazza Malfatti, and Piazza delle Erbe. Its layout along the main streets allows visitors to combine their market visit with the discovery of Rovereto, a city of peace known for the Mart museum, the Italian War History Museum, and the Bell of the Fallen.

A staple of the Vallagarina

With about a hundred registered exhibitors, the Mercatino d'Altri Tempi is one of the most deeply rooted recurring events on Rovereto's calendar. In accordance with provincial regulations, the market is held on a set number of days per year, distributed from February to December, with the traditional break in January.