Whenever we go on holiday, shopping for bringing back home a local souvenir is a MUST, especially if we're vacationing in a city like Florence! From artisan typical workshops to the most famous brand-name boutiques, from local markets to jewelry and luxury shops, Florence is a sort of wonderland for everyone who loves shopping!
The historical center of Florence is a mix of great art, monumental attractions and tempting shops filled with the flavors, perfumes and colors, not just of the city but, of Tuscany in general. Sometimes it is wise to come prepared, know the top products and where to shop for the best gift ideas, and sometimes you can find the perfect surprise as you stroll one of the many side roads, window shopping for colorful stationery, traditional ceramics or even the latest in fashion at one of the many flagship stores such as Ferragamo, Conte of Florence and Gucci. There are also the fun shops like that of the Disney Store … or the local markets where everyone can particapate tasting their way through Florentine wines, cheeses and focaccia breads.
Florence has a vast heritage of craftsmen and when it comes to shopping, they offer a tantalizing variety of goods to choose from. Some of the favorites include leather jackets, bags, shoes, belts and gloves, stunning marble mosaics, beautiful necklaces, earrings & charms and cutting edge fashion clothing for men, women and children.
And it doesn’t stop here, your options include brilliant designs on paper, fragrant combinations of flowers, spices and fruit at the historic pharmacies or even the numerous galleries or art and antiques featuring the spectacular artistic skills which Florence seems to inspire.
Shopping in Florence is inevitable, like eating gelato and gazing with wonder at Davide at the Accademia. And when you are finished with browsing the Florentine and Tuscan specialities downtown then you can head over to the outlets where you will find a different selection of quality products at all time low prices.
In this section we hope to offer our suggestions and tips for getting the most from your shopping experience in Florence.
It's Wonderful! Shopping in Florence offers so much from fashion clothing to stunning antiques, leather handcrafts and glittery gold. We have put together a mini guide with ideas of what is hot in Florence and lots of links of where to go find them.
Looking for something unique from Florence to take back home, for you, family or friends? Take a look at our recommendations for the top five gifts you should look while here for that are perfect to take back as a souvenir of your time in Florence!
Spend your mornings at the San Lorenzo Market shopping, people watching or gathering ingredients for your dinner as the locals do. With a rainbow of colors and smells, you will find yourself lost in the charm of the Italian market and walking away with souvenirs and many items to enjoy, both during…
Do you want to take a break from your cultural tour in Florence? Go shopping! A half hour from the city, you will find the Barberino Designer Outlets where you can go shopping for famous international fashion brands. Reachable by car, bus or a convenient shuttle to the center of Florence, make sure…
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Immerse yourself in true Italian culture and surround yourself by locals by spending a morning wandering through the hundreds of stalls at "Il Mercato delle Cascine" in Florence where you will find every kind of vendor imaginable, from shoes and bags to clothing, housewares, fruits and produce,…
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