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Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

Food market·Santa Croce, Florence

The locals’ market

About Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio

Sant’Ambrogio, on the Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, is the market where Florentines do their shopping, with produce stalls outside.

Why it's on our list

  • Local produce
  • Morning is best

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest tram & rail stations

  1. San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T21.0 km13 min walk
  2. Firenze Campo di MarteMain railway station1.1 km14 min walk
  3. Orto BotanicoFirenze Tramvia T21.2 km15 min walk

Key sights

  1. Florence Cathedral900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Uffizi Galleries950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  3. Galleria dell’Accademia950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min

Location

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