European Market – Piazze d'Europa

A European market in the heart of Maremma

Piazze d'Europa is the major European street market that brings the Follonica seafront to life every spring, in the Province of Grosseto, Tuscany. Organized by FIVA (Italian Street Vendors Federation) in partnership with Confcommercio and the Municipality of Follonica, the event has become a highly anticipated tradition that, as the local administration likes to say, represents "the true signal of spring's awakening."

For three days, Viale Italia, Piazza XXV Aprile, and Piazza a Mare are filled with colorful stalls, turning the promenade into an international stage: a continuous journey of scents, flavors, and cultures that transports visitors from one nation to another without ever leaving this Maremma seaside town.

Flavors and cultures from across Europe

The heart of Piazze d'Europa lies in its vast selection of food, wine, and handicrafts. Along the stalls, you can sample specialties arriving from numerous European countries and various Italian regions:

• Spain: the famous freshly prepared paella;
• France: Breton biscuits, teas, spices, and infusions;
• Austria: speck and mountain specialties;
• England: porcelain and traditional products;
• Brazil and Mexico: South and Central American cuisine;
• Sardinia and Sicily: island gastronomy, including Bronte pistachios;
• alpine honey, craft beers, and a variety of beverages.

More than just food: crafts and home goods

Alongside street food and traditional dining, Piazze d'Europa offers unique handicrafts, home goods, accessories, and handmade products, making the event a perfect opportunity for unique shopping. The event, with free admission, is designed for families, tourists, and residents alike, with stalls open continuously from morning until late at night.

A sustainable event

Over the years, Piazze d'Europa has solidified its commitment to sustainability: in recent editions, the event has earned the Legambiente EcoAction certification as a low-environmental-impact event, utilizing electricity from renewable sources and waste collection stations distributed throughout the fair. It is an international market that looks to the future while preserving the traditional charm of quality street vending.