Description

Architecturally, the Central Market was the largest structure built in Florence of steel and glass. Inside the building, a grid of aisles placed over two floors houses a lively food market still widely used by locals; outdoors, the San Lorenzo market is a seemingly interminable series of souvenir stalls which cater almost exclusively to tourists. Indoors, meat (cooked and raw), fish, deli meats, cheese, milk, fruits and vegetables can be bought. There are also some small eateries offering quick and hearty lunches. Outdoors, souvenirs of all sorts (postcards, local paper and leather crafts) as well as fashion (from leather jackets to leather bags to canvas shirts and T-shirts) are sold. Bargaining is a must in this market.