For those who love shopping while walking among the stalls, here is the list of weekly markets in the province of Florence for shopping or … browsing.
Florence city
Central Market
This market is located in the center of the San Lorenzo neighborhood and sells various fresh and local products. The food court on the second floor allows you to savor the various Tuscan flavors made with the best local ingredients. There are also many good restaurants. The market on the ground floor is open from Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 14.00; on Saturdays from 7.00 to 17.00 (excluding mid-June to September).
Sant’Ambrogio Market
It is the oldest market in Florence and one of the Florentine markets where you can buy good quality food, fruit and vegetables that come from Tuscan sources, avoiding the usual commercial chains. The market is open from Monday to Saturday, from 7.00 to 14.00 (closed on Sunday).
Cascine Market
It is the largest weekly market in Florence, located in the Cascine park. It is open every Tuesday morning from 7am to 2pm. There are stalls of all kinds, from food to clothing and antiques.
Markets in the province of Florence
Monday: San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Firenzuola, Locality Leccio in the afternoon (Reggello)
Tuesday: Borgo San Lorenzo, Figline Valdarno, Montespertoli, Palazzuolo sul Senio, Locality S. Piero a Ponti (Signa)
Wednesday: Calenzano, Bagno a Ripoli, Certaldo, Fucecchio, Pontassieve, Locality Lazzeretto (Cerreto Guidi), Locality S. Mauro a Signa (Signa)
Thursday: Empoli, Vicchio (Vicchio del Mugello – Wednesday in case of holidays), Locality Tavernelle val di Pesa (Barberino Tavarnelle), Pelago, Locality Cascia (Reggello), Locality Cerbaia (San Casciano Val di Pesa )
Friday: Locality San Donnino (Campi Bisenzio), Montaione, Scarperia (Scarperia and San Piero), Signa, Locality San Francesca-Albereta (Pelago), Locality Le Sieci (Pontassieve), Locality Tosi (Reggello) , San Donato in Poggio (Tavernelle Val di Pesa)
Saturday: Barberino del Mugello, Località Barberino Val d’Elsa (Barberino Tavarnelle), Campi Bisenzio, Castelfiorentino, Cerreto Guidi, Dicomano, Greve in Chianti, Impruneta, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo (Montelupo Fiorentino), Palazzuolo sul Senio, Pontassieve, Fiesole, Reggello, Sesto Fiorentino, Scandicci, Locality Le Sieci (Pontassieve – Organic Market – First Saturday of the month)
Sunday: Ronta and Casaglia (Borgo San Lorenzo): Summer markets (June-September) Sunday morning in Ronta and Sunday, full day, in Casaglia; San Godenzo
Firenze Markets
Tuscany – Italy