Jiřího z Poděbrad Square Welcomes Back Farmers Market

The farmers’ market season has officially begun on Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, where renovation work has been ongoing for the past two years. The markets opened on Wednesday, March 18, and will be held from Wednesday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor of Prague 3, Michal Vronský (TOP 09), expressed optimism about the market’s return. “Completing the reconstruction will improve the overall experience of visiting the square and the market itself. By early summer, we expect the revitalized area to attract more visitors, with spaces accessible to all age groups,” Vronský said. The markets has been a staple of Prague’s local scene since 2010. In 2020, administration of the markets was taken over by the Prague 3 city district. Visitors can expect fresh fruits and vegetables, organic products, handmade goods, and even a unique “magic” box where patrons can donate eggshells, stale pastries, or paper bags for others to reuse during shopping. Despite the market’s return being welcomed, some local officials have criticized the lengthy and costly reconstruction project. Filip Nekola (ODS), chairman of the opposition parliamentary club Coalition for Prague 3, described the revitalization as a cautionary... The post Jiřího z Poděbrad Square Welcomes Back Farmers Market appeared first on Prague Morning .