Mercato delle Cascine, located in the city of Florence, is a historic open-air market that embodies the rich traditions of Italian commerce and culinary culture. The market stretches for about 3 kilometres along the tree-lined avenue that runs alongside the Arno River, from Viale Lincoln to Piazzale Kennedy in Cascine Park.
The market’s origins can be traced back to the 19th century, and it has since become an integral part of Florence’s lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of the lush Parco delle Cascine (Cascine Park), the market provides the perfect setting for a leisurely day of shopping, followed by a delicious picnic.
The Mercato delle Cascine Florence is filled with vendors selling all kinds of goods. You’ll find fresh produce, handmade cheeses, cured meats, olives, fresh pasta, and other Tuscan specialties, alongside new and used clothes and textiles, household items, kitchen tools, flowers and plants and more. Local farmers set up small stalls to sell their own honey and handmade jams too. It’s the perfect place to taste authentic local ingredients and experience the Tuscany’s food culture.
Getting to Mercato delle Cascine
- By bus 17 – Cascine Piazzale Kennedy stop
- By tram T1.3, T2 – Cascine stop
Market day
Tuesday
Additional market days
- all Sundays in December and the Tuesday before Christmas: 8am – 6pm
- The four Sundays before Easter (“Lenten Fair”) and Ascension Day: 8am – 7:30pm
Opening hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 7am – 2pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
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