Location: Florence Historic Center
Top Things to do in Florence Historic Center
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Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Flea & Street Markets
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
Restaurants in Florence
1. Mercato Centrale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,896 reviews
Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants.
Reviewed By ZahidMalti - London, United Kingdom
Amazing space with a vibrant market in the ground floor with a wonderful range foods and a foodie heaven on the first floor with a fabulous range of cafes, restaurants and bars. Definitely worth visiting for the market treats and the fantastic food outlets.
2. Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Historical center of Florence features Sant'Ambrogio, one of the first religious buildings to be built in Florence.
Reviewed By GathererHunter - Menlo Park, United States
We came to the indoor market to eat lunch at Trattoria da Rocco, which was great! After our meal we walked through the indoor and outdoor markets, full of shops selling fresh meat, cheese, seafood, pasta, and produce. We bought some excellent fresh ravioli from Botteghina Dell’Agusta, and had a wonderful experience here. The ravioli of buffalo mozzarella and porcini mushrooms was fantastic and we fixed this for dinner the same day we purchased it. A very friendly lady helped us easily, between our mediocre Italian and her broken English, it was an easy transaction. Outside there was lots to walk through and around- a wonderful break from touristy Florence, and just far enough off the beaten path.
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4. Mercato delle Cascine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
This weekly market in the Cascine Park on the banks of the Arno River is like shopping in a huge open-air department store.
Reviewed By marlsgreggs - Charlottetown, Canada
amazing shopping experience, lots to see and buy, great prices especially for students, good food to select from, many choices, close to other attractions, friendly vendors
5. Via dell'Ariento
6. Mercato del Porcellino
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By Nikko4Me - Milford, United States
The original cast of Porcellino is in the Uffizi Galleries. We went by here while vendors were still setting up and no crowds. Later in day there are more people. This was a fun photo op!
