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For a fish market in Hamburg, St. Pauli Fishmarkt is an unusual inclusion into the sightseeing section, but when one considers the sheer number of visitors the market receives on Sunday mornings its merit as a ‘must visit’ place becomes plain to all. St. Pauli Fishmarkt opens only on Sunday at five in the morning. The freshly caught fish of the day are stocked in the open shops and sold by the professional salesmen. St. Pauli Fishmarkt also has stalls where mouth watering fish preparations are sold. For those who do not know, Hamburg is known for it delicious fish cuisines. The breakfast served in the market is exceedingly popular among the visitors and it includes apart from liberal doses of beer and fish, excellent sausages. St. Pauli Fishmarkt has been functioning as the popular fish market since the early years of the 18th century. St. Pauli Fishmarkt is largely frequented by party goers who spend the entire Saturday night partying hard and at the break of dawn swarm this fish market which has some amazing finger food. A Sunday morning visit to this fish market in Hamburg is the best way to feel the essence of life in Hamburg- the loud live music emanating from the auction room, the cacophony of traders drawing the attention of the visitors, the smell of fresh fish and a light breeze blowing over from the river. St. Pauli Fishmarkt’s old auction hall is put to a good use as a beer stand with provisions for live music also. Also located in the bar are some wonderful bars called the Havanna and Orkan Bar and a popular restaurant known as Fischerhaus. Traditionally a fish market, the popularity of St. Pauli Fishmarkt has encouraged traders to display wares like fruit, vegetables, clothes and even pets.
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