Capital city of Tasmania, Australia, Hobart is a picturesque city with a strong historical background. Salamanca Place is a stone's throw from the city and consists of warehouses which were used during the 1800s when this area was renowned for its whaling industry.

Previously known as 'The Cottage Green', it was renamed Salamanca Place after the Battle of Salamanca in Spain, where the Duke of Wellington strode to victory in 1812. The historic old buildings of Salamanca Place are now home to some of the most amazing galleries, theatres and cultural hub activities. However on Saturdays from 8.30 am to 3 pm you can be sure of an amazing experience as Salamanca Place opens its arms to welcome locals and foreigners to the brightest, biggest and best outdoor market in Australia, featuring over 300 stalls. A speciality about this market is that the buyers get to meet the actual creators, producers and makers of the goods that they are buying.Some of the available items of interest are special Tasmanian Sheepskin boots, Tasmanian arts and crafts ' timbers, ceramics, hand-worked glass, top range clothing ' as well as fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers.

The Salamanca Market visitor is sure to also enjoy the buskers entertaining the visitors with barber shop quartets, classical violins, Irish harps and Blues guitars.The atmosphere is friendly, light and delightful and there are many bistros and cafes where the visitor can pause for refreshment whilst strolling through the market.

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