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Västra Torget/Saturday Market

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This market is close to a mile from where we live, but we walk to it instead of driving.    Many choose the option of bikes.     This outdoor Saturday market in Jonkoping has been going on since 1473. It's not exactly the Target we know back home - the Swedish word torget translates to square. (Vastra translates to western: this place translates to Western Square) In my mind, this is an outdoor "Target" Square where I can find a lot of interesting stuff each Saturday:   LOADS of lingonberries and blueberries.   BINS of school supplies and random objects.  (Sadly not there on our visit this past weekend.) PRODUCE   SPICES to attempt to translate EDIBLE or ornamental plants FLOWERS BOTTOMS TOPS to go with the bottoms SOCKS   UNDERTHINGS   OVERTHINGS   WHERE TO STORE YOUR THINGS The very popular FISH etc. truck   The equally popular CHEESE etc. t...