How Porcontento arrived in via Fiesolana

Here’s a pleasant walking route from the Porcellino Market (Mercato del Porcellino) to Via Fiesolana in Florence, taking you through charming streets and past some notable landmarks.

Route Overview:

1. Start at Porcellino Market (Loggia del Mercato Nuovo). This famous market is known for the bronze boar statue (Il Porcellino). Rub its snout for good luck!
2. Head east on Via Porta Rossa. A lively street with boutique shops and historic buildings.
3. Turn right onto Via delle Oche. Pass by the Badia Fiorentina, a beautiful abbey with a striking bell tower.
4. Continue to Piazza del Duomo (optional detour). If you want a scenic detour, walk toward the Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) for a breathtaking view of the dome.
5. Take Via del Proconsolo north. This street runs alongside the Palazzo del Bargello (Bargello Museum), a former prison turned sculpture museum.
6. Turn left onto Via Ghibellina. A historic street with Renaissance palaces, including Casa Buonarroti (Michelangelo’s former home, now a museum).
7. Continue to Piazza di San Pier Maggiore. A quiet square with the remains of an old church.
8. Turn right onto Via Matteo Palmieri, then left onto Via Fiesolana. A charming, slightly bohemian street with artisan workshops and cafés.

Walking Time:

• ~15–20 minutes (depending on your pace and detours).

Points of Interest:

• Badia Fiorentina (medieval abbey)
• Bargello Museum (if you want a quick stop)
• Casa Buonarroti (Michelangelo’s house)
• Sant’Ambrogio Market (local food market, slightly off-path but worth a visit if you’re hungry).