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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  South Africa  /  Gauteng  /  Greater Johannesburg  /  Johannesburg  /  Market on Main

Market on Main, Johannesburg

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Flea Market · Hidden Gem · Shopping
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Engage in a weekly gathering of the city's food artists and food traders at Market on Main. Set in the renowned complex abundant with galleries and studios, this inner city site offers cuisines ranging from Ethiopian to Chinese and Italian, among many others. Embrace the vibe of a mingling of the traditional African and cosmopolitan, as the sounds of European languages mix with the native to make an amiable space for artists to trade. Make Market on Main a centerpiece of your Johannesburg vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Johannesburg itinerary builder.
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  • By smudgemommy
    What an amazing way to spend a few hours in a Sunday. Lots of stalls to browse. Particularly loved "I was shot in Joburg" an initiative to help former street children. Amazing things to buy and for... 
    What an amazing way to spend a few hours in a Sunday. Lots of stalls to browse. Particularly loved "I was shot in Joburg" an initiative to help former street children. Amazing things to buy and for...  more »
  • By EmreK4065
    If you have very limited time in Joburg like me, then Market on Main and the neighborhood should be your first stop. You can satisfy all your needs as a tourist in that small area like good food... 
    If you have very limited time in Joburg like me, then Market on Main and the neighborhood should be your first stop. You can satisfy all your needs as a tourist in that small area like good food...  more »
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