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 mushrooms anyone? by sue_stone
You can come here to pick up ingredients for a cheap lunch, a meal or just a browse through the colourful fresh produce.
We were particularly intrigued by some of the items on offer in the meat section.....not the kind of things you see at Tesco!!
The fruit and veg all looks delicious. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 Inside Mercato Centrale (from
net) by Jmill42
Fruit
Baked Goods
Meats
Anything really...
Cheaper than in supermarkets, and much fresher! Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 by cpiers47
Leather jackets, colorful scarves, and stationery are all staples at this market. So, when you're low on cash, or ideas, but still have gifts and souveniers to buy, spend a couple hours browsing through the many stalls in San Lorenzo.
To get the BEST deals, make sure that you take the side street. It runs in front of Mercato Centrale (the food market) and prices are sometimes much lower, although the options are fewer.
There is room for bargaining. . . English is the language of choice. . .and what you pay depends on how good you are at bargaining, or if you're willing to do it at all. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 Gourmet Food Store by Sonador3
Hundreds of types of meats and cheeses. Different types of Olive Oil and Vinegars. Truffle Oil. "Food Souviners"
Tourist prices, but still less than back home. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo Market
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Actually, Mercato Centrale is a building where you can find daily home necessities like meat, vegetables, fruits etc. Looks like a big supermarket that has 2 floors. But at the same time, what makes it special is souvenir shops around the building. You can find many more shops on Via dell' Ariento.
Almost everything about gifts. Leather products, gift of jewellery, bags, t-shirts, jerseys, trinkets, magnets and many more... Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 The Famous Wild boar by pasqualeswife
I bought three fresh truffles for 70 Euros, which I thought was an excellent deal. I also bought some wonderful cheese and 25 year old Balsamic vinegar. Outside, purses, wallets and fridge magnets.
A lot less than in the US. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 by christine.j
I would have loved to buy much of the good food on display there and then go back and start cooking.But we had to restrict ourselves to getting some dried fruit for snacking. It was excellent! Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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The Mercato Centrale is not only a wonderful place to pick up fresh produce, meats, fish, oils, herbs and spices, but it is so colorful and full of life that there are incredible opportunities for some very creative photoshoots.
You can also eat at the little restaurants in the Mercato where you will find regional home cooking. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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Anything you can think of from touristy trinkets to genuine leather jackets and gold jewelry. Walk through and just look or haggle for a good price.
Don't point at ANYTHING unless you really want it. The guys working the stands will notice and you'll spend more time trying to get away than enjoy the sights. Ignore their shouts (sometimes offensive) and pretend you don't understand them in order to get by.
Walk through once or twice if you have time before you make a purchase. That way you can see if the stand 2 blocks up has what you want for less. A lot of them will repeat items, so keep your eyes open for a better deal.
The whole thing packs up in the early evening, so hit it by lunchtime in order to get a good look at all the "goods".
Florence is well-known for its leather and gold, so check it out, you might find that perfect souvenir.
1 euro- 100 euro...what do want and how good are you at haggling? Theme: OtherDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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 Not a pretty sight by pasqualeswife
Wonderful selection of meat, including wild boar salami, bresaola, etc.
Less than I expected. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Near San Lorenzo
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