Markets in Tuscany, Italy
One of the joys of traveling to Tuscany is the change to visit the markets held in multiple cities and little towns. There is a market held every day of the week somewhere, and many of the people travel from town to town displaying their wares or selling their home-grown vegetables and fruits. Tuscany Markets are where you can really see the the customs and day-to-day routines of the local people.
Tuscany Markets are usually held in the morning between 6am and about 1:30pm. Bargaining for food items is not the custom, and do not touch the produce without permission. You can point to the item you want and let the vendor take it from there. But it could pay to ask for a discount (sconto) on clothes and other items especially if you are buying more than one item. Some towns have flea markets on Sundays. Ask at your hotel for information on that.
Tuscany Markets in Various Towns (by day):
Arezzo Saturday
Chiusi Tuesday
Cortona Saturday
Fisole Saturday
Florence Daily (see separate post on all of the Florence markets)
Lucca Wednesday, Saturday
Massa Marittima Wednesday
Montalcino Friday
Monte Argentario Tuesday
Montepulciano Thursday
Pienza Friday
Pisa Wednesday, Saturday
Prato Monday
San Gimignano Thursday
San Galzano Daily
San Miniato Tuesday
Sansepolcro Tuesday, Saturday
Siena Wednesday
Voltera Saturday
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