{"id":14906,"date":"2015-07-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/shopping-in-florence-2\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T19:07:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T19:07:12","slug":"shopping-in-florence-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/shopping-in-florence-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping In Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nShopping In Florence<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Via dei Calzaiuoli Florence Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Via dei Calzaiuoli\u00a0is a cobble stoned pedestrian street. It connects the two main squares of Florence, Piazza della Signoria Florence\u00a0and the Piazza del Duomo. It is lined with many designer stores\u00a0like Chanel, Max Mara, and Swarovski (Jewelry). You will also find\u00a0Disney,\u00a0Kiko (Cosmetics and Beauty Supply), Tezenis (Women’s Clothing). In addition there are many local Italian shops you can visit (leather, souvenirs, etc). If you are looking for a quick bite, there are some charming cafes, pizza and gelato shops. Always very crowded, but\u00a0worth a visit.<\/p>\n

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Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella Florence Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe.\u00a0It was set up by monks (lived in the Santa Maria Novella Church) as a pharmacy to prepare and sell their medicinal products. The fragrances are enchanting, and the building itself is so beautiful, you can’t help but be impressed.\u00a0Don’t miss the little chapel in the back adorned with spectacular frescoes from the 17th century.\u00a0They offer a wide variety of products. Soaps, teas, skin care products, potpourri, perfume, cologne and so much more.\u00a0They even have a small cafe area where you can have tea and pastries, cakes, etc.\u00a0Products are a bit expensive, but are high quality. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. A\u00a0unique place to visit, you will not be disappointed.<\/p>\n

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Phone: 39 055 216 276
\nAddress: Via della Scala 16, 50123 Florence, Italy
\nMonday thru Sunday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm<\/p>\n

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San Lorenzo Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will find just about anything you need here.\u00a0Outside the building, there are some terrific leather items (bags, jackets, etc). In addition, they have scarves, clothes, artwork and all sorts of souvenirs. Inside, on the lower level, they offer\u00a0a lot of fresh fruit\/vegetables and Tuscan specialities (pasta, cured meat, cheese, wine, etc).\u00a0If you get hungry, you can make a quick trip to the second floor. There are many eating and drinking places located here. They have pizza, sandwiches, seafood and gelato. Everything is great, delicious, and fairly priced.\u00a0Do not forget to check the authenticity of the leather products\u00a0you are buying!\u00a0Prices can be a bit higher than some of the other shops. You can get it lower for a lower cost. Just make sure\u00a0to haggle over the prices.<\/p>\n

Address: Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy<\/p>\n

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Via de’ Tornabuoni<\/strong><\/p>\n

This elegant street houses all the big names in fashion (Gucci, Versace, Armani, Prada, Ferragamo and many others). If you love shoes,\u00a0Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Florence is located on the lower level of the Ferragamo store (shoes galore). Another popular spot is\u00a0Tod’s Boutique. They sell Italian-made leather shoes, handbags and accessories for women and men. Many cafes, restaurants and gelato shops too. Even if you don’t buy anything along this famous street you can still have a great time. The\u00a0lovely architecture, wonderful history, beautiful churches, and people watching will still guarantee\u00a0an enjoyable stroll.<\/p>\n

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Ponte Vecchio<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m pretty sure that you won’t find the best deals on the Ponte Vecchio, however it’s worth a trip across the Arno River. It is predominantly\u00a0upscale\u00a0jewelers and goldsmiths that fill most of the shops along either side of the bridge.\u00a0There are a few\u00a0interesting (and a little less expensive) shops along the bridge too.\u00a0There are a lot of street vendors on the bridge that sell artwork, frames, magnets and other\u00a0knickknacks you can take home as a souvenir.\u00a0Be aware of pickpockets at all times, and street peddlers trying their hardest to sell you everything imaginable under the sun. It is quite an experience to walk through, take pictures and enjoy the street entertainers.\u00a0As expected, it’s very crowded.<\/p>\n

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Piazza Santo Spirito<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are\u00a0some lovely shops that surround the piazza, and also\u00a0a wonderful marketplace set up each morning.\u00a0You can find some\u00a0real bargains here. Which include cheese, coffee, fresh vegetables\/fruit, bread, honey, etc.\u00a0On the weekends, they also sell antiques, jewelry, and some handmade items (scarves, blankets, etc).\u00a0A few nice bars and restaurants to enjoy, as well as the\u00a0Church of Santo Spirito Florence Italy. It is very unassuming on the outside, yet very\u00a0beautiful inside.\u00a0Genuine Florence experience, as the area is filled with locals that frequent this lovely piazza.[\/tab][end_tabset]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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