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Florence's bustling Central Market (better known in Florence as the "Mercato Centrale") is a fascinating place to visit, especially for foodies. Located in a towering cast-iron building dating from 1874, its entrances are often obscured by the stalls of the San Lorenzo market that line the streets outside (the San Lorenzo stalls feature crafts, leather, clothing, shoes, souvenirs, etc.).
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Florence's "second" market (after the famous Mercato Centrale), the Mercato Alimentare Sant'Ambrogio, offers fresh food, household goods, some clothing, and restaurants from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except Sunday.
Saturday mornings are especially busy - and some fruit, vegetable, and specialty vendors only come on Fridays and Saturdays.
Outside the market
Outside on the long west side of the ... read more.
There is a fantastic organic food (and more - like wine, textiles, and hand made arts and crafts) market on the third Sunday of every month in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Market Tips
The market takes place on the third Sunday of each month
The market is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrive early if you want to avoid crowds
Bring euros, as many vendors may not accept credit cardsOfficially this market is... read more.
If you find yourself in Florence centro on a Thursday morning, you may notice the beautiful flowers all the Florentines are carrying home to their palazzi. They've already been to the Thursday Flower Market - the place to go for fresh cut flowers for your table, geraniums for your windowbox, rosemary for your kitchen sill, or potted olive and citrus trees for your city garden or courtyard.
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Markets of Florence
Florence has many famous markets besides the Mercato Centrale, the main food market of the city located in the San Lorenzo area (which is now also mostly a dining experience). There are multiple food markets, craft markets, a weekly flower market, as well as other seasonal and special event markets in several piazzas across the city. In this section of the website we list most of the permanent ones as well as those that occur only once a week or month.
Central Market (Mercato Centrale)
Florence's bustling Central Market (better known in Florence as the "Mercato Centrale") is a fascinating place to visit, especially for foodies. Located in a towering cast-iron building dating from 1874, its entrances are often obscured by the stalls of the San Lorenzo market that line the streets outside (the San Lorenzo stalls feature crafts, leather, clothing, shoes, souvenirs, etc.).
Insid... read more. Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
Florence's "second" market (after the famous Mercato Centrale), the Mercato Alimentare Sant'Ambrogio, offers fresh food, household goods, some clothing, and restaurants from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except Sunday.
Saturday mornings are especially busy - and some fruit, vegetable, and specialty vendors only come on Fridays and Saturdays.
Outside the market
Outside on the long west side of the ... read more. Santo Spirito Organic Market
There is a fantastic organic food (and more - like wine, textiles, and hand made arts and crafts) market on the third Sunday of every month in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Market Tips
The market takes place on the third Sunday of each month
The market is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrive early if you want to avoid crowds
Bring euros, as many vendors may not accept credit cardsOfficially this market is... read more. Thursday Flower Market
If you find yourself in Florence centro on a Thursday morning, you may notice the beautiful flowers all the Florentines are carrying home to their palazzi. They've already been to the Thursday Flower Market - the place to go for fresh cut flowers for your table, geraniums for your windowbox, rosemary for your kitchen sill, or potted olive and citrus trees for your city garden or courtyard.
Flow... read more. Top experiences in and around Florence:
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