Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Shopping

When it comes to shopping, Tuscany is Italy at its finest. Boutiques overflowing with crystalware, jewels and gold pieces of art, leather or high quality Italian fabrics : the streets and towns of Tuscany would not be the same without their floating sense of exclusivity and luxury. But the region is also a constant celebration of traditional houseware, ceramics and terracotta plates, where the handmade is king. And if your heart has a stronger tilt for the pleasures of the palate, exploring the region's cities and countryside is always the occasion for wine tasting (one word: Chianti), trying some traditional pastry or marvel in the local olive oil and other natural products.

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La Taverna Del Pecorino

You can find the best Italian cheese, salami and a really good selection of Wines in La Taverna Del Pecorino. The owner of this shop provides samples so you can try the products and make sure you are making the right choice, but just so you know: there are no wrong choices …

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The Mall Luxury Outlet

This popular luxury outlet centre gathers famous names such as Dior, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli - and a lot more. Located just half an hour from Florence and open everyday, it is perfect for a one-stop intensive shopping day if you want to fill up on Italian and international …

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The Barberino Designer Outlet

Located in the Mugello Valley, just 30km out of Florence, this outlet has more than 100 shops to offer. It is organised like a small village with the shops in little lodges side by side. You can book a tour for the mall which includes transportation and a special shopping card giving right to …

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Ponte Vecchio

The Pont Vecchio is a medieval stone bridge in Florence, built over the Arno River. Its location, closed-spandrel segmental arch shape and its colourful facade make it a great sight in the city, but it is also a good spot for shopping since it is also home to several jewellery shops. This type of …

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Ceramiche Gambone

Although his stoneware artworks are now famous and in display in museums around the world, Bruno Gambone - undisputed ceramic master in all Tuscany - has kept his generous character and authenticity. You can visit his studio in Florence, only on appointment, and purchase his pieces on location - the classic are available at …

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Crystal and Glassware at Colle di Val d'Elsa

In the Province of Siena, you can find the medieval town of Colle di Val d'Elsa. It has been producing crystalware and glassware since the 14th century and is still nowadays the source of 90% of the Italian crystal production. You can therefore do some oriented shopping while visiting this gorgeous …

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Luzzi Leonardo

This tiny shop on the side of a countryside road might not impress from the outside, but it is a true gem when it comes to housewares. Mrs. Franca Bartolomei now runs the place, where they produce all kind of furniture (chairs, lamp holders, a crazy variety of baskets etc.), all of it handmade …

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Antico Setificio Fiorentino

In a style really different to the expected heavy and over-the-top Florentine Dynasty fashion, Antico Setificio Fiorentino designs and produces delicate, impressive and colourful silk creations. The showroom is a great part of the tour and will certainly put you in the mood for a Chantilly looking Ermisino silk …

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La bottega di Settignano

Leonardo Bugelli might be young, but he masters the art of custom tailoring -and take its really seriously. If you order a shirt you will have to come several times for fitting and wait about 6 months to actually receive the piece, but its finesse, perfect cut, hand-stitching and quality of its fabrics (all …

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Dolci Trame

This boutique crammed with hats, scarfs, bags, apparels of all kinds is the cradle of the emerging designers and the luxury fashion of tomorrow in Italy. The shop also sells international names but its masterpieces - such as silk scarves and stilettos - are …

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Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

This pharmacy/herbalist looks more like a museum! Located in a former chapel dated of the 14th century, it is grandiose and beautiful. You can walk from room to room, all specialised in a particular type of product: pomades, infusions, perfumes, skin care products, and many …

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Stefano Bemer

If you want to treat yourself with Italian shoes of serious quality, enter the boutique of shoemaker Stefano Bemer. He uses a variety of 180 different leathers to create flawless shoes for men and women - and attention is paid to every single detail, up to the laces! These shoes are built to last …

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Enoteca Falorni

Enoteca Falorni is a must when it comes to Italian wine tasting. Come here armed with your curiosity and your palate to try a very large choice of Chianti wines and other local vino, and leave with a box of your favourites. The setting is incredible, and you can accompany your wine tasting with …

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Olio & Convivium

With 250 Tuscan Wines and 60 different local olive oils carefully stored in charming frescoed Palazzo Capponi, Oil & Convinium is king of the gourmet scene in Florence and Tuscany. This is a restaurant (and a good one) as well as a boutique so why not have a lunch here before making your purchase! …

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Bini

The ultimate stop for Tuscan pastries is in Siena and its name is Bini. Watch the pastrycooks in action through the front glass-window to open your appetite and then make your choice between the piles of appetizing pastries such as ricciarelli, cavallucci and the best panforte of the …

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Vennari Gioielli

This fine jewellery brand is the inheritance of a family of goldsmiths of long history and tradition. With each descendant, the brand has been renewed and modernized but had lost nothing of its prestige or quality and still projects an image of luxury and exclusivity. Probably the best place to find a very special …

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