Mercato Centrale
Market · North, Florence

Mercato Centrale

Photo: Sailko · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Mercato Centrale sits in the San Lorenzo district north of the Duomo. Ground floor vendors sell meat, cheese, vegetables and bread. The upper level has counters for Tuscan meals and wine.

On day 2 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Short walk north from the Duomo or Santa Maria Novella station

Itineraries with Mercato Centrale

Day 2 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Accademia and San Marco

How Mercato Centrale fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Accademia GalleryGalleria dell'Accademia
  2. 10:45Museum of San MarcoMuseo di San Marco
  3. 13:15Mercato Centrale ExplorationMercato Centrale
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Mercato Centrale questions

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary by stall. The building is open daily but many vendors close on Mondays or in the afternoon.

Is Mercato Centrale good for lunch?

Yes. Upstairs counters serve fresh pasta, sandwiches and local dishes at reasonable prices.

Can you buy groceries at Mercato Centrale?

Yes. The ground floor has stalls with produce, meat, cheese and olive oil for takeaway.

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