Sellers At The City Market In Kandy, Sri Lanka Editorial Photo

Situated in the heart of the city in a colonial-style. Offering a wide range of local items. Narrow and a bit crowded. The Kandy Central Market is found on the aptly named Market Street and belongs to the city’s Municipal Council. As such, it is sometimes referred to as the Kandy Municipal Market. It is a vital shopping location for the local populace. Hundreds of locals regularly flood into the market hoping to get their hands on fresh produce, spices, tea and a host of other essential commodities.For travellers, the market is an excellent place to immerse yourself in the local culture and get to know some of Kandy’s denizens. You can also bag some items for relatively cheap here at the market maybe you’re looking for some authentic island memorabilia or perhaps even some produce for yourself. Particular mention should be given to the extravagant fruit stalls found on-site.