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A guide to the markets of Florence.
There's no
better way to get face to face with Tuscan cuisine than exploring the
city's food markets. Likewise you can get your hands on cutting-edge
fashion, antique furniture, or the perfect plant for your room. Well
worth visiting for the atmosphere alone, the markets of Florence are
a treasure that you can explore at your leisure.
Here for your convenience is a breakdown of the various
markets around the city. Happy shopping!
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Mercato Centrale
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Food
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Florence's main central
market is an enormous iron structure in the middle of the San
Lorenzo nieghbourhood. Selling produce on two different levels,
you can find everything here to prepare a full Tuscan feast. A
sensory delight.
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Piazza del Mercato Central,
50122,
Firenze. Map
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07:00-14:00 mon-sa
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Il Mercato di San
Lorenzo
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Leather, clothing,
souvenirs
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Lines of bancorelle
surround the indoor food market. Good deals can be had on leather
and some other clothing items, but the majority is tourist fair.
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Piazza San Lorenzo,
50122,
Firenze. Map
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All day, tues-sat
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Sant'Ambrogio
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Food, Clothing, Household
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Fantastic fresh food
market, specialising in meat and fish. The chef's choice in
Florence, this market is a real treat. Farmers sell fresh fruit
and veg outside, alongside cheap clothing and some household
items.
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Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti,
Firenze.
Map
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07:00-14:00 mon-sat
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Mercarto delle Cascine
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Clothing, Household, Food
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Running along the Arno
alongside the Parco delle Cascine, this is the place to get your
hands on cut-price clothing. Much of it made up the road in Prato,
the style and quality may be variable but the prices can't be
argued with. You'll also find everything you need for your house
and some electronics, toys and deli foods.
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Viale Abramo, Parco delle
Cascine
50144,
Firenze. Map
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07:00-14:00 mon-sat
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Il Mercarto del
Porcellino
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Leather, Souvenirs
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This ancient market is
named for the famous bronze statue of a boar on its edge. Legend
has it that if you put a coin in its mouth and rub its nose you
will return to Florence. Give a few more coins and you can leave
with a novelty t-shirt or a leather jacket. Strictly for tourists.
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Piazza del Mercato Nuovo
50100,
Firenze. Map
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08:00-19:00. Closed all day
sunday and monday morning.
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Mercato delle Pulci
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Antiques, Furniture,
Jewellery & Watches, Books
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A daily flea market where
you can spend hours looking through the variety of stalls and
maybe uncover a gem.
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Piazza dei Ciompi,
50122, Firenze. Map
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09:00-19:30 mon-sat
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Santo Spirito Flea
Market
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Antiques, Clothes,
Jewellery & Watches, Food, Miscellaneous
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A real flea market with a
nice bohemian vibe. Hand-made bits and pieces, deli foods and
antique trinkets make this a real sunday treat.
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Piazza Santo Spirito
50125,
Firenze. Map
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09:00-19:00. Second sunday
of every month.
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Mercato di Fiori
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Flowers & Plants
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A weekly flower market
sprouts up under the arches in Piazza della Reppublica.
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via Pellicceria,
50123,
Firenze. Map
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09:00-14:00, every
thursday.
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Viale Guidoni
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Fruit & Vegetables,
Clothing
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Viale Guidoni
50127,
Firenze. Map
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10:00-11:00 tues-thurs
09:00-10:00 sat
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Il Mercato delle Cure
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Fruit & Vegetables,
Clothing
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Piazza delle Cure
50100,
Firenze. Map
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Every morning mon-sat
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Il Mercato di Santo
Spirito
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Fruit & Vegetables,
Clothing
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Piazza Santo Spirito,
50125,
Firenze. Map
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Every morning mon-sat
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