Mercato Centrale

Top 1% of attractions in Florence
8/10

8 expert reviews

“This lively, sprawling street market is an obligatory stop for anyone in search of cheap and cheerful fashion accessories and gifts.”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"Some of the food at this huge, two-story market hall is remarkably exotic." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Housed in a 19th-century iron-and-glass structure, Florence's oldest and largest food market is noisy, smelly and full of wonderful fresh produce to cook and eat." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The two interiors are similar in design and effect. San Lorenzo, however, has a grid of dark, inlaid marble lines on the floor, which considerably heightens the dramatic effect. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Inside, the architect's break from Gothic tradition and inauguration of the classic Florentine Renaissance style can be seen. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Tuscany is an area with a deep connection to its land—the crops that grow here, from fruit and vegetables to olives and wine grapes, are central to Tuscan food." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At this lively market in San Lorenzo, the range of gustatory delights—the best Italian regional foods—is nothing short of eye-popping." Full review
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Choose from fresh mozzarella made in-house, fried fish and seafood, hamburgers, fresh truffles (best on thin buttery taglierini pasta), traditional lampredotto (cow’s intestines), fabulous pizza, sushi, fresh pasta, barbecued meats, and a fantastic range of cheeses.
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"Located in an iron-and-glass building designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni in 1874, the Mercato Centrale Firenze is a great place to browse and stock up on tasty Italian foods" Full review



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