3 Best Day Trips from Florence | Condé Nast Traveler

"Livorno's Mercato Centrale is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Europe. The inside is bright and airy, thanks to high ceilings and arched windows, while iron trusses, finely decorated in a floral motif, are a main focal point of the interior. There are few food items that you can't find here: beautiful olives, cheese, cured meats, and breads, plus freshly ground aromatic espresso and pastries to tuck into for breakfast. Expect to see rabbits and chickens hanging from stalls, and the locals bartering and going about their day-to-day routine." - Bridget Arsenault