San Lorenzo Market in Florence

[elpam]

Is this market open on a Sunday? I remember enjoying the market when I went to Florence last time. I know many places and sites are closed on Sundays. Thanks for any feedback.

[SuiteTraveler]

9am to 7pm daily except Mondays in Winter according to this website:

http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/florence/ck_shopping.htm

[elpam]

This is an amazing web site with fantastic recommendations! Thank you so much. Looking forward to a happy day shopping in between all the must sees.

[elpam]

Someone on my cruise just sent me an e-mail quoting another shopping expert in Florence who said that all markets are closed in Florence on Sundays. Very disappointing, but I guess we will have to wait and see.

[dln929]

You will love the San Lorenzo market! I bought lots of gorgeous leather goods there--belts for my husband, wallets, and best of all handbags! My suitcase was bulging after I left Florence. If you are buying multiples of something don't be afraid to ask for the best price. I bought a shawl (nearly every other stall sells them) and since I bought six, I got them for 4 euros instead of the usual 5. Of course it helped that I was there in the off season; they might cost a euro or two more in the tourist season but even still they're lovely and a bargain to boot.

[elpam]

Thanks Everyone - very happy to know the market will be open as I remember enjoying it so much many years ago.

[CruzSiren]

If you go to the San Lorenzo Market and have extra time, stop inside the market for the food! It's where many of the locals go to eat on their lunch breaks :) Got some amazing balsamic vinegar there, flavored salt, and other local goodies. Great prices too.