Il Mercato Centrale Firenze, Food marketplace in San Lorenzo district, Florence, Italy
The two-level indoor market houses numerous vendors selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, wines, and local specialties across multiple dedicated sections.
Architect Giuseppe Mengoni designed this iron and glass structure in 1874 when Florence served as Italy's capital during the national unification period.
Local merchants maintain traditional Tuscan food preparation methods, offering regional products from truffles and olive oils to handmade pasta and cured meats.
The market operates daily from 9:00 AM to midnight, with ground floor vendors focusing on raw ingredients while the upper level offers prepared meals.
The northern section contains a specialized fish market where vendors display fresh catches from Mediterranean waters and imported seafood selections.
Location: Firenze
Address: Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell'Ariento, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy 50123 Firenze 50123 Firenze
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 09:00-00:00
Phone: +390552399798
Website: https://mercatocentrale.it/firenze
GPS coordinates: 43.77647,11.25283
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:31
The cultural monuments and institutions of Tuscany include the cathedrals, museums, squares, and architectural sites of Florence, Pisa, and Siena. The region features medieval buildings like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, major museums such as the Uffizi Gallery, and historic squares like the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Religious buildings include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the Cathedral of Siena with their distinctive architectures.
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