Mercato Centrale

The next time you are in Florence be sure to visit the mercato centrale or central market, an imposing building near San Lorenzo that holds the main fresh food market.

Cook a chicken for dinner.

Get some vegetables to go with it.

Or a little cheese.

Add mushrooms.

And some other stuff to go with it all.

Try some nice Italian wine.

Get a hot sandwich while you're shopping.

Or stop by the bar upstairs for a coffee.

In the midst of all that art is a little real life.