The Medici Riccardi Palace is distinguished by its three-story façade, which transitions from rough, rusticated stone at the ground level to increasingly smooth stonework as the building rises, all topped by a massive, projecting cornice.…
San Lorenzo Market District
This walk plunges into the bustling, aromatic heart of Florence's historic mercantile hub, where grand Medici monuments stand alongside a historic pastry shop, open-air leather stalls, and the majestic Mercato Centrale.
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1. Medici Riccardi Palace
2. Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is immediately recognizable by its stark, unadorned exterior of rough masonry, which stands in contrast to the polished marble facades found elsewhere in Florence. This raw appearance persists because the…
3. Cappelle Medicee
The Cappelle Medicee, or Medici Chapels, are distinguished by a massive dome that rises above the Basilica of San Lorenzo. This complex serves as the monumental burial place for the Medici family, who ruled Florence for centuries. It is…
4. Antica Pasticceria Sieni
Antica Pasticceria Sieni stands on Via Sant'Antonino, a shop defined by its legacy as a center of Florentine confectionery. Founded in nineteen oh nine by Vittorio Sieni, the bakery is known for the original recipes recorded in the…
5. Conte Max
In Florence, the name Conte Max is associated with the city's long tradition of leather craftsmanship. The label appears on storefronts and goods in the busy markets near San Lorenzo, where stalls and small shops display racks of jackets,…
6. il Mercato Centrale Firenze
The Mercato Centrale is an expansive structure of cast iron and glass that sits in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, its brightly colored red roof and green mullioned windows rising above the surrounding street stalls. Designed by architect…