Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most celebrated regions, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and vineyards, as well as its extraordinary concentration of Renaissance art and medieval architecture. Home to Florence, Siena, and Pisa, Tuscany gave the world Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the foundations of the Italian language.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Mercato Centrale, Florence
Florence's historic central market, built in 1874, has the best ground-floor fresh produce, cheese, and deli market in Florence, plus an excellent modern food hall upstairs.
Hours: Ground floor: Mon-Sat 7AM-2PM; First floor food hall: Daily 10AM-midnight
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, Florence
A more authentic and less touristy alternative to the Mercato Centrale, with excellent fresh produce, cheese, flowers, and deli items beloved by Florentine residents.
Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-2PM
Mercato delle Cascine, Florence
Florence's largest open-air market runs every Tuesday in the riverside Cascine park, selling clothing, food, household goods, and local products.
Hours: Tuesday mornings only, 7AM-2PM
Piazza Grande Antique Fair, Arezzo
One of Italy's most important antique fairs, held on the first Sunday (and preceding Saturday) of every month in Arezzo's beautiful Piazza Grande. Hundreds of stalls selling antiques, art, and collectibles.
Hours: First weekend of every month