Novoli fruit and vegetable market, Wholesale produce market in Novoli district, Florence, Italy.
Description
The Novoli fruit and vegetable market is a large building in Florence that distributes produce and food from farmers to shops and restaurants. The structure has a central roof design that lets natural light in during the day so all the goods are clearly visible.
History
Construction began in 1939 but was interrupted during World War II when the unfinished buildings provided shelter for displaced people. After the war, it was completed between 1955 and 1958.
Culture
The market connects Florence to the agriculture of the surrounding region and shows how the city sources its food from local farmers. You can see daily how people keep the trade between city and countryside alive.
Practical
The facility opens in the early morning on weekdays when restaurants and shops pick up their daily supplies. It is a busy working place with many people and vehicles, so visitors should be respectful and not disrupt the trade.
Did you know?
The building displays unusual architecture with large roof overhangs that hold without thick supports, a design inspired by American market buildings. This technical solution was innovative for its time and shows how European engineers adopted advanced ideas.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Florence).
Parco delle Cascine
1.8 km
Florence Courthouse
659 m
Villa San Donato
1 km
Teatro Puccini
1.4 km
Casa dello Studente
1.8 km
Ex centrale termica FIAT
1.1 km
San Donato in Polverosa
1 km
Santo Stefano in Pane
1.8 km
Management center of the Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze
387 m
Santa Maria a Novoli
241 m
Casa Vespucci
1.5 km
Palazzina Reale delle Cascine
1.7 km
Santa Maria a Peretola
1.7 km
Demidoff Chapel of San Donato
1.2 km
Villa Carobbi
402 m
Church of San Cristofano
621 m
Santa Maria Regina della Pace
957 m
Chiesa del Preziosissimo Sangue di Gesù
1.5 km
Santa Maria Mater Dei al Lippi
1.4 km
Ascensione
1.7 km
Santa Maria Ausiliatrice
550 m
Villa Marchi
966 m
Oratorio della Santissima Annunziata
1.8 km
Monument to the shot at the Cascine
1.7 km
Stele to the fallen of the Cascine massacre of 23-24 July 1944
1.7 km
Teatro Nuovo
1.3 km
San Cristofano a Novoli
614 m
Stone of the Tobacco Factory
1.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes