Shopping in Florence
All the most important Italian cities have many historical monuments and art works, as well as countless opportunities to go shopping…
The capital of Tuscany is a must-see destination. Apart from the areas around Via Vigna Nuova, Via de’ Calzaiuoli or Via Tornabuoni, where you find all the latest fashions and accessories as well as big boutiques of all the top Italian brands (Dolce&Gabbana, Versace, Gucci, Armani etc.), you owe it to yourself to stop by Ponte Vecchio. This bridge over the river Arno is a tourist attraction itself, seen on thousands of postcards and one of the most visited and photographed locations in Florence, and also home to the best jewellers in the city. During the age of the Medicis, it was where all the goldsmith shops were.
Florence is also one of the great capitals of artisan leather workings. Handmade shoes and bags are apart of Tuscan Tradition since the Middle Ages, and this continues to be a very active sector which produces very high-quality goods. To get an idea, try passing by the shops in Santa Croce or open-air markets like San Lorenzo. The city markets like Piazza Santa Croce and Loggia del Porcellino are definitely worth visiting. You can find original objects at very accessible prices. For other traditional handmade objects like hats, glassware and woodworking, you can check out neighbourhoods like Santo Apirito and San Frediano.
If you want to update your look with elegant or sporty new clothes, we recommend visiting outlets on the outskirts of Florence like Reggello or Campo Bisenzio.
All that shopping can make you tired, and after a long day, you’ll need to take a rest. To rent economic apartments in Florence, you don’t have to go to the outskirts; you’ll find lodging right in the centre, near all shops and studios you would like to see.
