MUST VISIT. My fiancée and I found this place after walking around Florence. This is a family owned…read morebusiness and we ended up spending a ton of time there talking with them, such nice and friendly people. The style and quality is incredible and it's all designed and crafted here locally in Italy. We bought a few bags at very reasonable prices and also gifts for friends. We will enjoy these bags for years to come and never forget the experience and hope to visit again one day! Don't waste time like we did looking at all the imported and non authentic leather at the market and other shops, as well as the pushy sales people, go to Roberta Firenze.

My visit to Florence started out a little bumpy but after my visit to Roberta's and meeting Sandro…read moreeverything turned up. I have NEVER had such an exciting and enjoyable shopping experience in my life. When I was there I never felt pressured, received tons of information on quality and even was able to compare good quality leather with premium quality leather (from cream to butter). They feature brand name and house ties that start from 18€. I know what your thinking, and while you can get four ties for 10€ in the market, they are garbage so just shop at Roberta's instead. Don't compare flea market to custom. They have hand stitched ties in this shop that will out-live you! They also sell scarves, wallets and purses that can be custom ordered at no extra cost. You want a neon green wallet with a gray interior because the Seahawks made it to the Super Bowl again? Done! You will not find another quality leather shop like this in Florence, which is why they have three locations! Check the website. I even managed to get a ton of sightseeing advice while shopping! I walked out with a smile and after my great conversation was given 3€ off my tie and my wife a free leather keychain! What an experience! Worth every penny!

This market makes me sad. It's not unique. It's not…read morepleasant. It's not Italian. It's full of made-in-China junk you can find anywhere else, and prices are the same as other markets. It does not have the touristy items you see in the center but where did all the antiques and uniqueness go? Gone. 10 years ago this place was so much better. I'd find quality items, even stuff from WW2. I can still find them, thankfully at the antique market in ciompi or santo spirito, but it was nice to see them here too. This place is void of feelings. When people come to visit me, I tell them, why would u come to italy to buy things made in china you can find back home? Avoid it or you'll be wasting your time. And then unless you live nearby, the produce vendors and sandwich stalls aren't any different as those in mercato centrale, Saint Ambrogio, etc. Sad.

Awful! If you are looking for trash products things from China this is Your Pl., Americans should…read moreavoid as this is a local environment mostly. And no bargain, very little vegetables maybe 2 stand all 3 to 5 dollar clothes.