Shopping and markets in Florence

Florence’s retail landscape ranges from historic marketplaces to contemporary shopping complexes. The 19th-century Mercato Centrale focuses on Tuscan gastronomy, while the Renaissance-era Mercato Nuovo remains the traditional center for leather goods. Modern retail needs are met by department stores like La Rinascente and OVS, alongside large-scale suburban malls such as San Donato and Coop Centro Sesto. These locations offer a comprehensive look at local commerce, from artisanal crafts to daily essentials.

Florence Shopping & Markets — Map

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A

Central Market

Historic indoor market and food hall featuring local Tuscan products and artisan food stalls. The two-level building combines traditional market offerings with a vibrant food hall atmosphere.

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B

New Market

Renaissance loggia built in 1551, known for its bronze wild boar fountain and role as a marketplace for leather goods and souvenirs.

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C

Rinascente Shopping Mall

La Rinascente is a high-end Italian department store chain that operates nine stores in Italy, including two flagship locations in Milan…

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D

San Lorenzo's Market

Large outdoor market surrounding the Basilica of San Lorenzo, specializing in leather jackets, bags, and Italian souvenirs.

E

Centro Commerciale San Donato

Modern retail complex in the Novoli district featuring a variety of shops, a supermarket, and a cinema.

F

Conad City

Small-format neighborhood supermarket providing fresh groceries and household essentials.

G

Simply Market

Supermarket offering a selection of food products, fresh produce, and daily household items.

H

Centro commerciale Esselunga

Retail hub anchored by a large Esselunga supermarket, providing extensive grocery selections and household goods.

I

Centro commerciale Ponte a Greve

Shopping center in the Ponte a Greve area featuring a Coop hypermarket and various retail stores.

J

Centro Commerciale "Le Piagge"

Neighborhood shopping center in the Le Piagge district with a supermarket and essential retail services.

K

Centro commerciale

Local shopping area featuring retail outlets and service providers.

L

OVS

Branch of the Italian clothing chain offering contemporary fashion for men, women, and children.

M

Mercato settimanale

Traditional weekly street market featuring vendors selling clothing, textiles, and local food products.

N

Cooperativa di Legnaia

Agricultural cooperative outlet specializing in locally sourced Tuscan fruits, vegetables, and gardening products.

O

Advie

Local market area.

P

Conad City MAJA srl

Neighborhood supermarket offering groceries and daily necessities.

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Q

Piero Tucci Shop

Traditional leather workshop and showroom featuring handmade Italian bags, apparel, and accessories.

R

Coop Centro Sesto

Large regional shopping mall featuring a hypermarket, international retail brands, and a food court.

S

Conad City MAJA srl

Neighborhood supermarket offering groceries and daily necessities.

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