Mercato Centrale

Market · Leghorn ·

Mercato Centrale

Market · Leghorn ·

Vibrant food market with fresh produce, espresso, and pastries.

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Via Buontalenti, 57126 Livorno LI, Italy Get directions

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"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

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Alamy

Mercato delle vettovaglie

Ubaldo B.

Google

A huge indoor market selling fabulous local fruit, vegetables,breads,meat,fish, wine, pastries, fresh pasta etc from well stocked stands full of people doing their food shopping. Loads of different bruschetta's also available one more inventive than the other. Be careful of gypsy women pickpockets , who are active in spite of strong security.

Shanya

Google

We had breakfast here as many days as we could when we were visiting! You have to try the cappuccino and the tuna-tomato-egg sandwich at the Oil Bar! And the sweet pastries (chocolate canoli and sweet croissant) from Pane.E.Dolci.Original (bakery right in front of Oil Bar - run by the sweetest old lady)! Insanely good breakfast! We also obviously bought a bottle of olive oil and a bag of pasta from the oil bar!

F'burg F.

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We were visiting Livorno and came here to check out this popular central market place. It’s got many vendors selling baked goods, meats, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, and some other items. They have food vendors inside as well. The entire place is interesting and clearly been around a long time. It was about 2/3 populated with vendors, so there were plenty of empty spaces. Overall, it’s one of the very few things to see/do in Livorno. There isn’t a lot going on in this town otherwise.

Carl B.

Google

Visiting the Mercato was one of the highlights and top experiences we had in Livorno, a city we really enjoyed. Fantastic array of fresh and other food stuffs, from cheese and wine, to seafood and sweet treats. Stallholders were very friendly and helpful. We visited twice to do 'proper' shopping for our holiday accommodation pantry. Overall really good value and lots of local and different produce and products all under one roof. Whilst we did nt, there's also a number of cafes or kiosks where you can have a snack or lunch.

Karolina

Google

Good place to pick fresh food.

Kin C.

Google

We mainly came to use the free washrooms in the market. It's a bit old. But it's also a good experience for us to walk around this local market. The free wifi service didn't work for us, though. Couldn't figure out how to register for it because the language was Italian.

Vince L

Google

Very nice market, nice to go early morning when it's quiet. Good mix of fresh vegetables, meat, fish, cheese and all types of bread. A few are empty but still a nice experience. Nice to see all the fresh seafoods. Closed on Sunday but also on Monday the activity is low(er) and pretty limited choice so avoid going on a Monday.

Ron R.

Google

A great market for food, espresso, limoncello, pastries abs a whole lot more. Wonderful market and highly recommended.

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Alamy

Mercato delle vettovaglie

Ubaldo B.

Google

Shanya

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F'burg F.

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Carl B.

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Karolina

Google

Good place to pick fresh food.

Kin C.

Google

Vince L

Google

Ron R.

Google

A great market for food, espresso, limoncello, pastries abs a whole lot more. Wonderful market and highly recommended.

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