How To Reach San Lorenzo Market

Reaching San Lorenzo Market in Florence, Italy

The San Lorenzo Market, known for its leather goods, souvenirs, and Italian food items, is located in the heart of Florence and is easily accessible by various modes of transportation.

By Foot

If you’re staying in the city center, the market is within walking distance from most tourist attractions. Florence is a compact city, which makes walking an enjoyable and preferred method to explore its charm. From the duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore), it is just a 5-minute walk northwest to the market.

By Public Transportation

To reach San Lorenzo Market by public transportation, you can opt for the local bus service:

• ATAF Bus Lines: Several bus lines serve stops close to the market. You can take buses like the 14, 23, C1, or the C2 and alight at stops such as Via Fiume or Largo Alinari. Make sure to check the latest schedules and routes at the Florence public transport website or a local tourist information center.

By Train

If you are coming from outside Florence or another part of Italy, the market is a short walk from the Florence Santa Maria Novella train station (Firenze SMN). Once you exit the station, head east towards Piazza dell’Unità Italiana and then continue straight onto Via Nazionale until you reach Piazza San Lorenzo where the market is located.

By Car

Driving in Florence is not recommended due to the limited traffic zone (ZTL) that includes the historic center where the San Lorenzo Market is situated. However, if you happen to have a car, you can park at one of the garages outside the ZTL and walk from there. One such parking garage is the Parterre car park on Via Madonna della Tosse, from where the market is accessible via a 20-minute walk.

For international visitors, Florence can be reached by flying into the Florence Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola) and then traveling to the city center via taxi, tram, or shuttle bus service. In Florence, look for the tram line T2, which connects the airport to the city center.

Always consider checking the hours of operation before your visit, as the market and some of its sections might be closed on Sundays and certain holidays.