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Shopping in Florence
Shopping in Florence
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Designer shops, including Versace, Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada and Bulgari are located along Via Tornabuoni and Via Vigna Nuova. Shops in Florence are usually open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Mondays, stores are usually open only in the afternoon.
Leather Goods
Florence shops and markets offer a great selection of leather products, such as handmade hand bags, jackets, wallets, briefcases and shoes. Some of the leather goods are produced in local Florentine shops.The widest range of leather products can be found in the area around Santa Croce and San Lorenzo. Leather enthusiasts can even visit a leather school and learn more about the art of working with leather. The Leather School of Santa Croce is located near Santa Croce - one of the entrances is through the church. Visitors can tour several showrooms, observe work in progress, and do some shopping. For more information, visit www.leatherschool.it.
Antiques
Most antique shops are located in the area around Santo Spirito. You can find anything from wooden tables, chairs, vases, chandeliers and frames. Many antique and other small shops in Florence are closed during the month of August.Jewelery
If you are looking for something unique, take a look in the shops on Ponte Vecchio.Sales in Florence
If you can, plan a real shopping spree when the sale is on. Sales usually take place in January, and during the month of July.Florence Italy
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Oct 30, 2002