The city of Florence has always had a worldwide impact on art and architecture, check our Wonders of Florence Tour, but there’s no denying that this city has always had a big influence on fashion. If you’re looking for places to do some shopping in Italy, Firenze surely is a great place to start. If you’re not sure where to go, fear not!
Here’s our guide to some of the best shopping streets in Florence!
Via del Corso: the ultimate shopping destination
Let’s start with the most obvious shopping street: Via del Corso. This street has pretty much everything you can imagine, if not more.
Via Del Corso, commonly known as just “Il Corso”, is located between via dei Calzaiuoli and via del Proconsolo and it’s filled with many different shops that are luckily alright for every kind of budget.
A boutique we highly suggest you go to is Piero Puliti. It’s an artisan shop specialized in men’s ties and shirts made of the finest Italian materials.
If you’re planning on going shopping in Via del Corso, make sure to avoid reaching this street from Piazza della Repubblica since it’s always quite crowded with locals running errands!
San Lorenzo Market: a bargain hunter’s paradise
Located in the streets connected to San Lorenzo Square, San Lorenzo Market is a particular flea market where you’ll be able to find many different quality pieces of clothing for very cheap prices! It’s also a great place to buy nice souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones.
Make sure to keep in mind that San Lorenzo Market is only open from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm!
Via dei Serragli: discover Florence’s artisan shops
Located over the infamous river Arno, in the Oltrarno district, via dei Serragli is mainly popular for its artisan shops. Starting from vintage clothes, and leather goods and getting to jewels and homeware, you will surely find everything you need. Here’s a list of some of the shops we suggest you go to if you’re in via dei Serragli:
- QUOIO: a shop that mostly sells leather goods;
- FRAME: clothing shop;
- REINHARD PLANK: shoes and hats shop;
- NOKIKE ATELIER: jewelry shop;
Via della Vigna Nuova: fashion and homeware
An extension of Via de’ Tornabuoni, Via della Vigna Nuova is a particular shopping street that is mainly focused on clothing and leather stores but, truth is, you’ll also be able to find homewares and handmade accessories if you go to the right shops. Here are some shops you should go to:
- BENHEART: shop that sells clothing and leather goods;
- MARIO LUCA GIUSTI: selling homeware, acrylic glasses and plates;
- MUY MUCHO: mainly selling homeware;
- BUTI BAGS: selling bags and accessories;
Conclusion
So, if you’re planning on doing some shopping whilst you’re in Florence, you will definitely not run out of places to go! If you want to get to know more about the city of Florence and Italy in general, make sure you check out our other blogs!
