Mercato Centrale, Florence

Name: Mercato Centrale
Address: Piazza del Mercato Centrale 4, Florence, 50123, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 239 9798

#52 among attractions in Florence

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Facts and practical information

The Mercato Centrale in Florence is located between via dell'Ariento, via Sant'Antonino, via Panicale and Piazza del Mercato Centrale. It is one of the results from the time of risanamento, the period when Florence was the capital of Italy in the late nineteenth century. It was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, an architect who also conceived the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'35"N, 11°15'15"E

Address

Piazza del Mercato Centrale 4Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence 50123 Italy

Contact

+39 055 239 9798

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Day trips

Mercato Centrale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, Cappelle Medicee.

~1150 ftS
Landmark marble-clad religious monument
Florence Baptistery, Florence
6 min walk • Florence Baptistery, known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Florence, Italy. This octagonal building is one of the oldest structures in the city, with its construction dating back to the 4th or 5th century.
~540 ftSE
Iconic Renaissance palace and art museum
Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence
3 min walk • The Palazzo Medici Riccardi stands as a testament to the grandeur and influence of the Medici family in the heart of Florence, Italy. Constructed in the mid-15th century, this Renaissance palace was designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo the Elder of the...
~670 ftS
1400s church connected to the Medici
San Lorenzo, Florence
4 min walk • San Lorenzo, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a church steeped in historical significance and architectural grandeur. This sacred site has been a place of worship since the Roman era, but the current structure primarily dates back to the early Renaissance...
~450 ftSW
Tombs of the powerful Tuscan dynasty
Cappelle Medicee, Florence
3 min walk • The Medici Chapels, or Cappelle Medicee, serve as a monumental homage to the Medici family's legacy, nestled within the vibrant historical tapestry of Florence, Italy. This museum, a part of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, is renowned for housing the grandiose tombs of...
~630 ftSE
Church
Magi Chapel, Florence
4 min walk • The Magi Chapel is a chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence, Italy. Its walls are almost entirely covered by a famous cycle of frescoes by the Renaissance master Benozzo Gozzoli, painted around 1459 for the Medici family, the effective rulers of Florence.
~1050 ftE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Gerini, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance-style palace located on via Ricasoli 42 in Florence, Italy.
~1090 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Bartolomeo Ammannati
Palazzo Pucci, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo Pucci is a palace located at Via dei Pucci #4 in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The façade of the palace spans from Via dei Servi to Via Ricasoli.
~520 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence
3 min walk • The Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere is a Reinaissance-style marble, outdoor sculptural group located in Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~440 ftS
Square, Shopping
Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence
3 min walk • Piazza San Lorenzo is a city square in Florence, Italy.
~350 ftSE
Palace, Shopping
Palazzo Ginori, Florence
2 min walk • Palazzo Ginori is a Renaissance-style palace in Via de' Ginori # 11 in the Quartieri San Giovanni of the city of Florence, Italy.
~650 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giovannino degli Scolopi, Florence
4 min walk • The church of San Giovannino degli Scolopi is a minor church in the center of Florence, located on Via Martelli corner with Via Gori.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mercato Centrale open?

Mercato Centrale is open:

Monday 8 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 12 pm
Thursday 8 am - 12 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday 8 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mercato Centrale?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Ginori, Florence (2 min walk), Biblioteca Riccardiana, Florence (3 min walk), Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence (3 min walk), Cappelle Medicee, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Mercato Centrale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercato Centrale:

Bus

Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (3 min walk)
Cappelle Medicee • Lines: C1 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (6 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (9 min walk)
Firenze Statuto (21 min walk)