A variety of leather accessories, including briefcases, handbags, and notebooks.

The market has a number of vendors selling all manner and quality of clothing, leather, jewelry and more.

The “new market” dates from the 16th century. Though it once housed items such as wool, silk and gold, today it’s largely a collection of vendors selling shamelessly cheap (often Chinese-made) souvenirs, leather goods and seasonal flowers. The bronze Piglet Fountain (Fontana del Porcellino), on the south side, dates from the 17th century which is a copy of the original...

In business since 1612, this combination perfumery/pharmacy still sells remedies, dietary supplements, smelling salts and digestive aids, based on concoctions developed by the monastery’s Dominican friars since 1221. A variety of potions purport to cure ailments such as hysterics and joint pain, as well as assisting in weight loss. A free museum goes into the history of perfumery/pharmacy.