This
warren of narrow streets between Santa Maria Novella railway station
and the dome hosts one of the most famous markets of the city, with
lots of lather fashion and handcrafts and on top of that the
magnificent art deco building hosting the Central Market. Other
masterpieces are the San Lorenzo church, the Medici Chapels,
important palaces like the Medici-Riccardi one and more.
Tuscan
Cuisine
The
market square offers a wide range of restaurants and trattorias
allowing a great taste of the world famous Florentine steak,
traditional canapes, ribollita, spezzatino, pappa al pomodoro and
other typical local dishes. The ground floor at Mercato Centrale is
open in the morning, offering fresh local products with old shops
like Nerbone’s, the ideal place to taste your first sandwich with
lampredotto or boiled meat.
The
upper level is open from twelve noon to midnight, with a nice
selection of restaurants. For a medium budget you can taste several
different dishes in a nice self service environment.
The
Typical Sounds
The
endless activity of this quarter is best expressed by its sounds,
something time did not change at all: the tolling of the bells, the
passing of the chariots, wooden structures mounted on wheeled iron
frames leaving the streets at night and more. It is not a quiet area
and, for us, this is an added value to fully experience the city.
