Tuscany is the land of markets and every Sunday it’s possible to visit a different town or village with the excuse of perusing their antique market.
MARKETS
After Italy was united, in 1860 and until 1864, Florence was proclaimed the capital of the Italian kingdom, triggering an extensive renovation and clean up of the city. Three markets were built—the largest, Mercato Centrale, in San Lorenzo, not far from the old market in Piazza Repubblica; Sant Ambrogio, and San Frediano, on the other side of the Arno River. The market at San Frediano no longer exists but the following is information on current markets in the city. The church and city hall represent religious and political power but the street market, has been, and always will be, in Italy an important economic and social activity. Every city and town in Tuscany has a Piazza del Mercato (Market square) and, on market day, I would suggest a visit just to witness firsthand the simple and genuine relationship between Italians.
PIAZZA DEI CIOMPI - Mercato delle Pulci - Flea Market, Piazza dei Ciompi, S.Ambrogio area:
(near Santa Croce square)
Furniture, objects, prints, coins and jewellery. Stalls open daily 9 a.m. -1p.m. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
There is a street fair with vendors on the last Sunday of every month.
SANTO SPIRITO MARKET
Piazza Santo Spirito on the 2nd Sunday of the month. (9.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m.)
FORTEZZA ANTIQUARIA - ANTIQUE FAIR , FORTEZZA DA BASSO
3rd Weekend of the month
