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Sunday El Rastro, a gigantic flea market situated in the lavapiès
district between the "ambajadores" streets, attracts
several thousand people. The enormous garage sale offers a hodge-podge
of goods: a mixture of clothing, videocassettes, magazines, hardware,
and many picture frames. Anything can be found at el rastro.
If it is authentic antiques
that one is looking for they can be found just beyond the statue
of Cascorro, and in the stores located to the side of the street.
Shoppers will find beautiful furniture, paintings, and other antiques
there. These stores are open all week; so think about going back
when it's a bit less hectic during the weekend.
 Given
the gigantic size of the rastro it is definitely worthwhile to
go with an idea in mind of what one wants in order to navigate
effectively through the crowds. Keep an eye on bags, cameras,
and belongings. Even if there are a lot of police around, crafty
pickpockets are just waiting for unsuspecting tourists.
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