How the Italians do markets

My market odyssey continues during various trips throughout Italy.

The magical city of Florence has a wealth of impressive markets including the Central Market. Butchers, fishmongers and delis are on the main floor, while fruit and vegetable sellers are on the top floor,

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Colourful soaps in every colour and perfume beguile the grimy travellers while pasta comes in every shape and size.

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These stacks of crates are bursting at the seams with a tasty looking selection of fruit, veg and herbs.

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Strings of garlic adorn this rustic stall while herbs, goose grease and salad leaves offer us a ideal photo opp.

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Sieves, baskets and booze jostle for position on this compact and crowded little stall.

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Are you bored of piles of food yet? Tough! There’s SOOOOO many markety photos yet to show you  . . .  ho ho ho

 

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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