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Mercato Centrale, Florence

Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Firenze, Toscana

Description

The Mercato Centrale comprises over 20 shops selling various fresh produces, cold cuts, and drinks on the main floor and cooked food stalls with a central seating area on the upper floor. The structure was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni (of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II fame) who was inspired by the Parisian Halles using glass and iron.

Access & Transport

The market is 150m north of the San Lorenzo complex and 400m from the Cathedral. Bus C1 stops next to San Lorenzo and #1, 7, 52, close to the station The train station of Santa Maria Novella is 10mins walk away, as are several tram stops. There is underground parking.

Instructions & Recommendations

Outside the Central Market is the Mercato di San Lorenzo, which mostly sells leather goods - it is beyond the scope of this review.

Meta review

Slightly tricky online reviews with many fake entries but overall customers seem to have enjoyed the experience and the wide range of food choice at price that seem reasonable. Very touristy but a pleasant experience nonetheless: good place to shop for produces and have lunch.

Environmental & Social

No environmental / sourcing data The small producers' aspect is a positive from a social perspective. A little over-commercialized

Conclusion

Colourful and not far from the city center. Not the most cost efficient but still an enjoyable experience for those intending to buy food or looking for a lunch spot.

Key positive

Variety of fresh produces and other food items

Practical to try different dishes

Key negative

Touristy and produces are a little expensive

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opens until midnight but most of the shops close earlier

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 21:00

Tuesday09:00 - 21:00

Wednesday09:00 - 21:00

Thursday09:00 - 21:00

Friday09:00 - 21:00

Saturday09:00 - 21:00

Sunday09:00 - 21:00

Pricing
Free

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