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...

Charmingly housed in the ground floor of the medieval Torre dei Marsili, this shop sells a variety of wine and swanky gourmet food, including truffles, cheese, salami and olive oils. There’s also a wine bar for tastings.

Up front is a delicatessen, with fancy and fragrant food and the occasional spectacle of watching a guy halve a gargantuan wheel of cheese. In back is a truly special restaurant, with a super daily lunch menu (18 euros) comprised of a photogenic plate of flavorful cold hams, cheeses and mousse, with a glass of wine or water, and a...