Today’s walk willtake you around the lively San Lorenzo area, where the Medici family first roseto riches and power. You will see the Palazzo Medici, the first Renaissancemansion and the splendid Medici tombs, sculpted by Michelangelo, as well as theBiblioteca Laurenziana, designed by Michelangelo, though not always open. Bothof these are right by the splendid 18th century Central Market and astroll through here will teach you a lot about Florentine cuisine, as you lookat the butchers, bakers and farmers selling vegetables and fruit from theirgardens.
