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Food Markets in Florence

FOOD MARKETS IN FLORENCE

 

FOOD MARKETS IN FLORENCE

 

SAN LORENZO MARKET MERCATO CENTRALE

This is the main market of the city.

There are butchers, fishmongers, delicatessens, grocers, and splendid fruit and vegetable sellers. The outdoor market sells clothing, leather goods, souvenirs, etc.

Monday - Friday 7.00am-2.00pm

Saturday 7.00am-5.00pm (June - September excluded)

 

SANT’AMBROGIO MARKET

Sant’Ambrogio was the wholesale fruit and vegetable market until 1955, when another larger wholesale market was built on the outskirts of the city. Today, you can find meat, fish, and cheese. 

 

SANTO SPIRITO MARKET

A small open market, ideal for fruits and vegetables. Mon. to Sat., mornings only.

Piazza Santo Spirito

 

CASCINE MARKET

This amazing, kilometre long market runs along the banks of the Arno and has clothing, leather goods, footwear, fruit, vegetables, flowers, and household goods. Great for everyday household items. Tuesday mornings.

 

MERCATO NUOVO or LOGGE DEL PORCELLINO

Built by the Grand Duke Cosimo in order to replace the original market that was closed down in 1548, the Loggia became the place to find silk and other precious objects.

In the middle of the loggia, a peculiar plaque records in Latin:Ostendendo putenda, et percutiendo lapidem culo nudo’.

Any merchant who failed to properly perform their duty to the prosperous and business oriented city of Florence was spanked 3 times on their (nude) bottom!

A very strange punishment indeed, but considering the shame they brought upon the city, it seems a good way to keep those wily merchants in line.

 

MERCATO DELLE PIANTE

Plant Market. Thurs.10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Loggiati di Via Pellicceria

 

MERCATO ORTOFRUTTICOLO DI NOVOLI

Produce market. Open to the public Tues. to Thurs. 10 a.m.-11 a.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Viale Guidoni, 174

 

 

 

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