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.

Officially this market is known as Le fierucoline di piazza Santo Spirito, and is organized by the non-profit organization La Fierucola, which promotes sustainable agriculture and traditional handicrafts. The vendors at the market are all small-scale producers and artisans who are committed to producing high-quality products. There are also smaller markets (see the video below) selling mostly produce (supposedly from Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. according to the city of Florence website, but I can't verify that this happens every day).

At Le fierucoline di piazza Santo Spirito, you can find a wide variety of goods, including:

• Fresh fruits, vegetables, and other produce
• Handmade cheeses, breads, and pastries
• Local wines and olive oils
• Artisanal soaps, cosmetics, and jewelry
• Handmade and vintage clothing and accessories
• Home décor and other unique items

In addition to the vendors, the market often features some live music, cooking demonstrations, and other special events.

This market is a great place to experience the authentic side of Florence. It is a great place to meet local producers and artisans, learn about their products, and maybe practice your Italian - but don't worry, most vendors speak enough English to take you money :)

Most of these photos are from the Sunday before Christmas in 2011, but even if some of the vendors have changed, the lively and friendly spirit of the market is the same. I have focussed on the food in the photos, but there are plenty of other things in this market like handmade sandals, amazing woolen wear, housewares, vintage clothing, etc. I have a scarf that was made from organic sheep's wool and woven on an antique loom that I bought at this market. It must be approaching 20 years old and I still wear it every winter!

Here is a little video of a smaller market in Piazza Santa Spirito - not the full fierucoline mentioned above - but you can still get a feel for the types of vegetables and fruits available:

And of course the location is Piazza Santo Spirito:

Below is information specific to La Fierucola, the organization that runs this specific market:

Last update: September 25, 2023 12:38 PM