Shopping in Florence
Shops, markets, specialists
Florence is home to great craft workshops and individual stores like apothecary Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Back streets like Borgo Santi Apostoli are worth exploring. For designer clothes make for Via de'Tornabuoni and Via de'Calzaiuoli - or travel to The Mall, a designer outlet in Leccio Reggello. Pick up leather goods at the San Lorenzo Market. Opening hours vary: big stores open Monday to Saturday, 10am-7pm (later on Thursday), smaller stores close Monday morning and at lunch.
Shops
Expand all1. La Rinascente - Historic department store
Show moreLa Rinascente is one of the best known stores in Florence, and conveniently central on Piazza della Repubblica square. A department store, it stocks a wide range of designer clothes and accessories, as well as perfumes and traditional Tuscan goods.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10.30am-8pm
Address
2, Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 219 113
2. The Mall - Designer heaven
Show moreJust a 30 minute bus ride from Florence, The Mall is an enormous outlet centre in Leccio Reggello that stocks an incredible range of designer clothing - at bargain prices. Brands include Stella McCartney, Armani, Gucci and Ferragamo.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-7pm
Address
8, Via Europa, Leccio Reggello, 50060
Telephone
+39 055 865 7775
Markets
Expand all3. San Lorenzo Market - Leather accessories
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It's hard to miss San Lorenzo Market - a sprawling, lively market in the heart of Florence. Stalls around the square sell everything from food to clothes, though it's best known for its leather goods such as belts and bags.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 9am-7.30pm
Address
Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence, 50123
Transport
Bus 23 to Via dei Martelli
4. Flea Market - Bustling antique stalls
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The Mercato dei Pulci, Flea Market, is located near the Basilica of Santa Croce, just off the main tourist drag. Stalls sell a mix of junk and antiques. The market on the final Sunday of each month is especially lively.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat & last Sun of each month 8am-8pm
Address
Piazza dei Ciompi, Florence, 50122
Transport
Electric bus C
5. Central Market - Fresh produce
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For authentic hustle and bustle it's hard to beat the covered Mercato Centrale (Central Market), near Piazza San Lorenzo square, where locals head to stock up on groceries. Pick up fresh fruit, vegetables or delicious cheeses for a riverside picnic.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 7am-2pm (opens Sat afternoon in winter)
Address
Via dell'Ariento and Piazza Mercato Centrale, Florence, 50123
Transport
Bus 12 or 23 to Via Nazionale
Specialists
Expand all6. Bottega delle Antiche Terme - Handmade suits
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One of Florence's best-kept secrets, Bottega delle Antiche Terme, near the Ponte Vecchio bridge, used to be an ancient spa. Today it's where tailor Simone Abbarchi turns 500 different types of fabric into made-to-measure suits for businessmen, lawyers and footballers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon 3.30pm-7pm; Tue-Sat 10.30am-1pm & 3.30pm-7pm
Address
16, Borgo Santissimi Apostoli, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 210 552
Transport
Bus 6 to Piazza Santa Trinita
7. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella - Historic apothecary
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Glorious Officina Profumo-Farmaeutica di Santa Maria Novella is very close to Santa Maria Novella station, but a world away from modern city bustle. Established in 1612 by Dominican apothecaries, the frescoed chapel is full of historic herbal lotions and potions.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am -7.30pm; Sun 10.30am-6.30pm
Address
16, Via della Scala , Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 216276
Transport
Any bus to Santa Maria Novella station
Website
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Website
8. Giulio Giannini e Figlio - Paper made by hand
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Stationery items and leather bound books from Giulio Giannini e Figlio make for Florence souvenirs. The Giannini family have been making handmade paper since the early 19th century. The historic shop on Piazza Pitti square has lovely wooden fittings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Address
37, Piazza Pitti, Florence, 50125
Telephone
+39 055 212 621
9. La Bottega dell'Olio - Olive oil emporium
Show moreTucked away on a little square off Borgo San Apostoli, near the Ponte Vecchio bridge, La Bottega dell'Olio specialises in Italian olive oils and sometimes offers taster sessions. Take home cosmetic olive oil souvenir products like bars of soap.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon 2pm-7pm; Tue-Sat 10am-1pm & 2pm-7pm
Address
2r, Piazza del Limbo, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 267 0468
Transport
Bus 6 to Piazza Santa Trinita
