New life for the central market of San Lorenzo

In the historic structure, municipal property, Florence central market, reborn to new life on the first floor, It now houses a multifunctional space of over 3.000 square feet pointing to the ENOGASTRONOMIC excellence.

The new Renaissance is due to the Central market in Florence srl, owned 50% from restaurateur Umberto Montano, who is also the Chairman – and the entrepreneur Claudio Cardini, active in the field of campsites and holiday villages with the brand ECVacanze .

The company was awarded last year the public evidence held by the city of Florence for the redevelopment of the central market foreground.

Edited by Florence Archea, the project has set the goal of creating a new spaceexploitation in respect of the existing structure, without distortion.

It was thought then to non-invasive operations, based on the use of light and removable structures of great modernity than the typical elements of the existing historic building.

The Florence central market will offer a rich and varied offer: You can buy and taste on the spot, Thanks to 500 seats, delicacies from all parts of Italy.

In addition to workshops, Central Florence will market a cooking school, managed by Lorenzo de ' Medici Institute, an eno-taste and food-school area entrusted to the sommelier Luca Gardini, a library of Giunti Editore with space for cultural debates and events, a Purple Point dedicated to the fans of Fiorentina, a Bank Office.

It will be an ecological service home delivery overseen by Speedy Green, It is headed by Speedy Florence.

Jobs, initiated last November have seen work 60 workers.

The total investment is over 5 million euros and will, up to speed, the creation of approximately 170 jobs.

It points to a turnover that may exceed 10 million euros per year

On the ground floor of the great structure of the market will continue to operate the 120 retailers of traditional market, the market is open from Monday to Saturday, by 7 at 104, While the central market in Florence, on the first floor, It will be open every day of the year, except Christmas and new year, by 10 in the morning to midnight.

Info: www.mercatocentrale.it the 055/2399798

Nicola Nuti

By the number 14 – The Year of 16/04/2014