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Durban’s Answer To Billingsgate Fish Market

Durban’s Answer To Billingsgate Fish Market

by | Aug 19, 2018 | Durban, Fish Market

The Victoria Street Market is Durban’s answer to Billingsgate, London’s famous fish market, as vendors bellow invitations to buy boatloads of fresh fish alongside piles of frozen prawns and crabs. With stalls overflowing with animal entrails, and minibus taxis jamming the streets, this is not a shopping expedition for the faint-hearted but is a must see destination for every visitor to Durban.
Food 24 / South Africa

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The Bustling Market

The Bustling Market

by | Jul 29, 2018 | Currios, Durban, Spices, Tourism, Vendors

“This is a most wonderful, bustling, captivating market where you can buy anything from African jewellery, shoes and clothes, smartphones and local food, to fruit & veg & fish & meat (including whole heads of cows or sheep which are apparently boiled whole for hours – bon appetit!), also spices etc. Great atmosphere! Veg market is open 24/7 (apparently, the marketenders effectively live in their stalls…). Pop into adjacent Muti (= medicine) market to buy whatever you need for spells and potions…(dried snake skins anybody?) Lots of shops and streetstalls in the area, too. Safety: not an issue during the day. Didn’t feel unsafe at all. Just wouldn’t flash valuables around, but this goes for all of S.A., it’s perfectly safe in my view, and I’m a white woman. Me and my 2 white friends were the only whites there, and all was fine. Only problem: not everybody speaks English. Note to self: learn a bit of isiZulu!” -Ate Favourites

Source: Google Reviews

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Durbanite’s Experience the Market

Durbanite’s Experience the Market

by | Jul 18, 2018 | Durban, Tourism

Geg was taken on a guided tour by one of the owners of the Victoria Street market in Durban. He was fortune to be taken through the whole market as well as the Fish Market. “It was an amazing experience, full of colorful merchandise and people”. At the market you will find typically Eastern and African products that included everything from: tobacco, spices, sculpture, beads, curios, brass and sweets but to mention a few. Greg said he went on a quiet day and apart from a few European tourists this allowed him to spent time with some of the shop owners.

“It was a real eye-opening experience; and as a Durbanite I would never have considered going to Victoria Street market, however I’m very glad that I did. I’m now looking forward to my next visit.”

Source: https://showme.co.za/durban/events-entertainment/victoria-street-market-durban

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Did you know?

Did you know?

by | Jun 29, 2018 | Durban, History, Statement of Significance

The Victoria Street Market, Formally known as The Indian Market was Rebuilt in 1973, and officially reopened in July 1990 One of the. of the main stipulations made by the City Council was that the Market be aesthetically pleasing as it is highly visible by passing traffic on the western freeway. Another main stipulation from the City Council was that the market have tourist appeal, all of which was satisfied when the market was reopened by Dr Anton Rupert, chairman of the Small Business Development Corporation(SBDC).
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African and Indian fusion

African and Indian fusion

by | Jun 16, 2018 | Durban, Tourism

A perfect fusion of African and Indian culture, the Victoria Street Market dates back over one hundred years. Located in one of Durban’s most recognizable buildings, the eleven domes of ‘the Vic’ are distinctive on Durban’s skyline, and prompt a visit to this vibrant landmark.

The external architecture hints at the exotic wares within and the imagination conjures thoughts of Aladdin’s lamps, magic, and delectable food. The smells, sights and sounds of the cavernous halls housing the oriental bazaar spark a sensory rush, with the heady aromas of curry powders, spices and incense accompanying the shopper through the stores. There are a plethora of foodstuffs, fabrics and brass-ware on offer. Sacks of curry powder line the walkways, and here and there a glittering sari offers a swathe of bright colour.

The juxtaposition of Asian goods and a wide array of African curios is a microcosmic view of greater Durban society. There is also the famous fish market attached to the Bazaar, offering seafood fresh from the Indian Ocean. Friendly shop owners are keen to help with wide smiles and the combination of the location, atmosphere, and service is sure to enchant visitors. The oriental music in the background forms the soundtrack to an experience that combines shopping, culinary feasting, and sight-seeing in keeping with Durban’s heritage. As much an historical landmark as a contemporary shopping venue, the Victoria Street Market is a well-known and worthwhile addition to the itinerary of any traveler to KwaZulu-Natal.

Source: https://www.nightjartravel.com/shopping/victoria-street-markets

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