Connemara Market
Connemara Market
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Ranju K
83 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Palayam Market, also known as Cantonment Market, is a bustling and historically significant market in Thiruvananthapuram. Established in 1857 AD by Maharaja Sri Uthram Thirunal of Travancore, this market has long been a central hub for commerce in the city. It features an extensive selection of goods, including all types of groceries, fresh vegetables, a variety of meats, and a wide array of fish. The market's rich history and its vibrant, dynamic atmosphere make it a notable landmark in Thiruvananthapuram.
Written 1 July 2024
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Joji J
Kochi (Cochin), India3,026 contributions
Jun 2019
The Connemara Market which was once named Palayam Market or Cantonment Market was renovated and the Saphalyam complex also has become a part of it now. The market was initially established by The Maharaja of Travancore Sri Uthram Thirunal in 1857 AD and when the arched gate was later inagurated in 1888 AD by Sir Robert Bourke it was renamed as Connemara. Items from eletronics to food stuff are available here and the small shops in the Saphalyam Complex is also now a part of the Connemara Market. Moderately crowded during normal days but will be fully crowded on festive season and weekends. I have bought a memory card from a shop in the market and the price seems to be bit lower than that of shops outside. The market ideal for buying most of the essential items in the heart of the city.
Written 18 August 2019
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Tirupati, India409 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Connemara Market is famous for Fish & Vegetables. Best for people who like to walk in crowds and bargain for prices. This is a very oldest market in Kerala. There are hawkers selling many other articles in this market. Car parking available near the market at nominal rates.
Written 29 November 2017
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Afroze Anis Nawaz
Hyderabad District, India606 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Visited this old tradition Market built during the British Times.
Eventhough I had no intention to shop, it was worth a visit.
Situated opposite the Palayam Jummah Masjid, the entrance has a couple of flower shops and a tea shop selling different teas and popular fried snacks.
There are a huge number of shops selling you groceries, fruits and vegetables, fish and other meat stalls on the left hand side and the back side of the market.
Being a Friday, the chicken and mutton stalls were closed for the afternoon. There were also many shops selling vessels of aluminium, earthenware and ladles made of coconut shells.
It's a beautiful sight to see a lot of traditional shops still existing around.
I would highly recommend you to visit this market to discover the history or just make a difference in the lives of these shops who have been around for many generations selling food and other quality household stuff items.
Eventhough I had no intention to shop, it was worth a visit.
Situated opposite the Palayam Jummah Masjid, the entrance has a couple of flower shops and a tea shop selling different teas and popular fried snacks.
There are a huge number of shops selling you groceries, fruits and vegetables, fish and other meat stalls on the left hand side and the back side of the market.
Being a Friday, the chicken and mutton stalls were closed for the afternoon. There were also many shops selling vessels of aluminium, earthenware and ladles made of coconut shells.
It's a beautiful sight to see a lot of traditional shops still existing around.
I would highly recommend you to visit this market to discover the history or just make a difference in the lives of these shops who have been around for many generations selling food and other quality household stuff items.
Written 9 November 2024
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echowa
Kolkata (Calcutta), India553 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Historically important.All kinds of everything is available here.Local market full of basic daily needs.Very colorful and lively ambience.
Written 4 November 2017
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JOSHI1976
Bengaluru, India57 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This is a very old market and one of the oldest in Kerala.
Ideal for people who like walking around in crowds and bargaining for prices . Even though the market is famous for Fish & Vegetables , there are hawkers selling many other articles as well.
Car parking available very near by at nominal rates.
Ideal for people who like walking around in crowds and bargaining for prices . Even though the market is famous for Fish & Vegetables , there are hawkers selling many other articles as well.
Car parking available very near by at nominal rates.
Written 16 May 2016
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ahunger
Davos Platz, Switzerland4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
small market. bought a indian sim card and some good travel pants. no tourist items here, normal indian clothings
Written 16 December 2023
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SRKTB
New Delhi, India175 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This place is known as Palayam among the locals. Market provides household items at affordable rate.
Written 10 November 2019
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Karma
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India11 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
I would like to write a review of this place becuase this place has a lot of Historic importance. It used to be known as the "Cantonment" market. The Palayam Juma Mosque, St. Joseph’s Latin Cathedral (Palayam Palli) and a temple of Lord Ganesh are situated close to each other. The mosque and a temple are side by side, The co-existence of these three centers of worship of different religions is quite unique. Connemara Market (Palayam Market) was established by Sir Connemara, Governor Of Madras. The recently renovated Market has merged with the Saphalyam Complex adjacent to it. It was established during 1857, when Sri Uthradom Thirunal was the Maharja of Travancore to cater the Army. The Arched Gate of the Market was built later and was inaugurated by Sir Robert Bourke, 1st Baron Connemara, Governor of Madras Presidency. In 1888 the market was named as Connemara to please Bourke
Written 21 July 2019
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Anand G
Kochi (Cochin), India2,076 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Popularly called Palayam market. The arched entrance and the wall indicate something about the past and it is true. It is one of the oldest markets in this part of the countrya 19th century market which originally was created for meeting the needs of the army! It got itts English name from the Britisher who inaugurated it. Located at sort of cente of the city, it caters to the needs of different types of buyers-vegetables, fruits, dreass etc etc. There is a new pay and park facility in the north western side of the market gate which provides convenience to those who drive through MG Road to this place. It has been spruced up recently and a visit is enjyable.
Written 24 December 2017
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Do you have good quality reasonable price silk saree shops
Written 15 October 2019
No please. Not in Cannimara market. For a quality silk saree you may visit Parthas near overbridge.
Written 6 December 2019
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