Artists’ Market, in Montmartre
The famous French artists’ market located behind the Sacré Coeur basilica, in Paris, is where Impressionists had began their association. More than 300 painters still earn a living on this market today.
Artists’ market, in Moscow.
The lively and bustling Izmailovsky Souvenir Market is an absolute must-see for all visitors to Moscow. The enormous market is just a few minutes walk from Izmailovsky Park Metro and is surrounded by a mock wooden fortress and charmingly decorated with various statues of figures from Russian folklore and myth. Street performers and sideshows entertain visitors as they browse around the seemingly endless tourist stands. You can expect the usual painted wooden matryoshka dolls, kitschy Cold War chess sets, amber jewelry and Soviet memorabilia, but also some interesting pre-war cameras and binoculars, traditional Russian handicrafts and an impressive selection of original paintings.
