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Money and Shopping in Florence
Money and Shopping in Florence
Souvenirs related to art and Florence's sights can be found everywhere. Shops that are not located in the very centre of the city are significantly cheaper.
Books, leather goods, art handcrafted journals, frames, pencils etc. in that gorgeous Florentine paper with swirls of color and gold.
Better stores in/near the city center offer superb leathers at sometimes decent prices...perhaps after some bickering. Goldsmiths on the Ponte Vecchio display beautiful and quality work, but can be very expensive.
Some of the most uniquely Florentine shops and sights can be found in the Oltrarno, which is Florence's "left bank" and home to countless generations of artisans. This section of town can be found by crossing "Ponte Vecchio" (the old bridge) or Ponte Trinità from the center. This "undiscovered" Florence is a must-see.
Enoteca Mondovino, Via S. Agostino 27-29/R, ☎ +39 055 215214. Decent wine and Liquor store with interesting collection of potable bitters in the back (Italian and German). �
Beaded Lily Beads & Designer Jewelry, Via Toscanella 33r (In the Oltrarno - Steps from Piazza Della Passera *Walking directions posted on website), ☎ +39 055 239 9182, . An inspiring array of unique beading supplies, handmade designer jewelry, Italian Tubular Wire Mesh Ribbon, Italian chains, yarns and more. Now offering glass beadmaking and jewellery design courses. �
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Via della Scala 16 N, . An old pharmacy, which sells high-qualitiy beauty products like soaps, shaving cream, eau de Cologne. �
Pitti Vintage - Italian & European Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Borgo degli Albizi 72r, ☎ +39 055 230 2676 ( ), . Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Lancetti, Valentino. Specializes in Italian and European designer and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. �
Cose Del 900 - Italian Glass Connection, Borgo San Jacopo 45R (Just two minutes from Ponte Vecchio.), ☎ +39 055 283 491 ( ), . Monday - Saturday 10:30AM-7:30PM. Since 1981 - Specializing in sized-to-order, affordable beaded jewelry featuring handmade Murano glass beads. �
Zei Cinofilia, Via P. Colletta n.30/32r, ☎ +39 055 2477909, . 9AM-7PM. Since 1962 the pet shop has been selling stylish Italian accessories for cats and dogs. �
Ortigia SRL, Borgo San Jacopo 12R (next to the Ponte Vecchio), ☎ +39 055 282129, . Luxurious soaps, scents, creams, candles and lotions inspired by the aesthetics, colours, and scents of Sicily. �
Creature Diverse (Bottega d'Arte), Borgo San Jacopo 76/r (just across river from central Florence), ☎ +39 055 2382206, . noon-7:30PM. Sarah, the designer/owner of this jewellery and curio shop, doubles as a designer for some of the best known luxury brands (Gucci, Louis Vuitton, etc). Buy her stylish, hip originals here. Great souvenirs for women (or Jewellery wearing men). €20-€40 and up. �
Ottica Fotografia, Via dei Pecori, 19r, ☎ +39 055 287966, . Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm. Claims to be the oldest shop in Florence, and this can easily be believed. The shop has survived just infront of the Cathedral and is well worth a visit - especially if you need glasses made or repaired, good quality inexpensive sunglasses, or old school camera film. (Or anything else from an odd assortment of interesting items found in the window!) Owner Mario speaks fluent Italian, French and English. �
Beware: If the police catch you while buying a knock-off version of something with a brand from an (illegal) street vendor, you can be fined up to €10,000. You'll see plenty of people on the street selling imitation Gucci sunglasses, Rolex watches, and Prada purses dirt cheap. It's okay if the item doesn't have a real brand on it, but buying a knock-off is illegal.
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