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Women's Clothing Rome

52 Reviews Starting at the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti is the place to go to if you have the cash and are after designer shopping, in particular Italian brands - the street it rather narrow and it's always...

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Venetian Masks (carnival etc) Venice

65 Reviews Funny thing. While in all Europe, in December, commerce is directed to Christmas, Venice is already selling… Carnival. Yes, if we search for it we may find some gadgets included in Christmas...

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Leather Florence

34 Reviews Although the store looks nice and has decent quality leather, there was a problem with a jacket I had altered and shipped to me. I had to pay customs a lot, and return shipping. My debit card...

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Clothes - not high fashion Milan

22 Reviews A great location for everyday shopping is the Corso Buenos Aires. A wide, busy street, it's everything you need from a high street - clothes, shoes, accessories, department stores, cafes, DVD and...

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Clothes & shoes Verona

11 Reviews Via Mazzini is the sort of place I will be shopping in one day. Hopefully. Want some Gucci, Cartier or Fendi designer gear? Well, step over that guy from the Ivory Coast selling the knock off versions...

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food and wine Genoa

8 Reviews Hmm, this is what I really love, fine fresh and moderately expensive fishes & crabs. It is, however, too much if asking 26€ for the wild orata (orata nostrana), should cost around 20 euros, not more...

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Shopping/Festivals/Markets Como

8 Reviews Several weeks before Christmas, lots of street vendors will mount their counters selling their goods on the streets and squares of the town. You can find absolutely everything there, from jewelry,...

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boutiques Portofino

1 Review You may have a hard time finding a pharmacy in Portofino, but if you need the latest in high end fashion, you will not have to search for long. As a major magnet to wealthy tourists, the town is...

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Souvenirs (General) Rome

36 Reviews As expected for a tourist city like Rome there are countless of souvenir stores all over the city center with the typical magnets, postcards etc We liked some small magnets with pinocchio At Piazza...

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Murano Glassware Venice

47 Reviews Venini stocks some of the finest designer Murano glass, including special collections produced in collaboration with the island's top designers. Not an average souvenir stall by any means - the...

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San Lorenzo Market Florence

26 Reviews I love the central market, but I never buy leather goods there. The quality if not the best. But you can pick up some beautiful silk scarves that are inspired by Hermes, Chanel, Ferragamo, and other...

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Fashion and leather Milan

42 Reviews Milan is a magnet for fashion-buyers and designer labels. The Via Montenapoleone and immediate surrounds is the home of most of the great labels of the world, where you can virtually walk out of Dolce...

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Fleamarket Verona

6 Reviews This is definetely the object I would like to buy, and old gramophone which still works. The price was around one thousand euros, but negotiale. The fleamarket offers lots of various stuff, I am sure...

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fornitures Genoa

1 Review In Via Garibaldi, the most impostant street in Genoa, (Rubens found its elegance mesmerising, and was inspired to record its architectural history in the " Palazzi di Genova") at the first floor of...

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Food or beverage Rome

41 Reviews We didn't see any "farmers markets" in Rome but this was pretty close to that. Located at the Circus Maximus, we happened upon it trying get back towards the Colosseo metro station after walking...

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Markets and supermarkets Venice

26 Reviews I was pleased to find a supermarket fairly near to my hotel, so that I could stock up on a few snacks to eat in my room. My breakfast was quite basic , so i purchased some yogurts (1.20 euros for 4...

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Gucci Outlet Florence

11 Reviews One of my favourite places where to shop good quality and nice products at good prices. Once a year I book a long week-end stay in Florence or nearby The Mall to visit The Mall, to enjoy the exquisite...

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Food & drink Verona

5 Reviews I was planning to buy myself some souvenir, bottle of wine or something like that. As I was passing by this shop a smell of prosciutto ham struck my nostrils. I just had to go in. Smoked cheese all...

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Men's Clothing Rome

14 Reviews I passed by this shop coming from the Pantheon and realised that it is very unusual to see a shop that sells only tailormade ties. It was a tiny, quite modest shop, with an air of style that befits a...

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Food, wine and sweets Venice

17 Reviews The Jewiss comunity is big in Venice, and around the old Ghetto area there are a lot of shops offering Kosher food. This bakery attracted our sense with the color of the windows and the smell of the...

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Ponte Vecchio Florence

15 Reviews A lot of visitors to Florence take pictures of the Ponte Vecchio, but don’t go and see the many shops on the bridge. It is worth a look around. Mostly the businesses are Jewellers and I have to admit...

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Negotiating Prices Rome

8 Reviews While in Rome you'll find many people lined up along the streets selling knock off purses, belts, sunglasses, etc. I would just like to say, that if you do see one that you like, if you walk away from...

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Burano Lace Venice

4 Reviews Lace work can be found around the world, but in Burano it is more than craft, it is a passion. The beautiful work is done with utmost care and with great pride. The problem today is less and less lace...

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Mercato Centrale Florence

19 Reviews A little north of the Medici Chapel is the Central market, which is a mix of a local food market and a tourist market. Outside stretching all the way to Piazza San Lorenzo is a locally made leather...

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Children's Clothing Rome

6 Reviews If you like Ferrari then don´t miss their shop. We bought a sweater and a pair of pants for our son (4 months old). Realy expensive 88 Euro but it was realy good quality. I recommend the store take...

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Markets: Outdoor Markets

by kazander

many Italian cities and towns have outdoor markets. From the giant market in Florence at San Lorenzo to the little Wednesday market that was held just outside of tiny coastal town of Pisciotta, there are deals and treasures to be found. Bargaining is expected to a degree, but it's not quite as draining as say bargaining in Tunisia. The markets can hold all types of wares such a leather goods (florence) clothing, paper goods, glassware, and even fresh fruit or antiques! As much as you want really, shop around the different stalls to find a good deal

hmm.. there was nearly everything..: where to shop..?

by Toja

where to shop..? well.. how about the duty free zone? ;-) oh, anything you need... After all I didn't buy anything, but was observing others.. hmm.. some people really enjoyed this part of the trip ;-) all your money ;-D

can't remember...: wooden... anything?

by Toja

there was a wooden motorbike displayed in the shop window.. and inside.. one could find almost anything there was also a picture of a car which was made of wood.. wonder if it could move... mostly toys, stationery things, clocks, little gadgets.. wooden bikes, armours, blocks.. but don't expect any traditional designs.. those were very cute but modern things. For traditional stuff I'd rather go to Slovakia, Czech Republic or even to Poland oh, it is totally up to you :-)

Nove and Deruta: Italian Ceramics (Ceramica)

by sargentjeff

It's probably no surprise to see a tip on Italian ceramics, as you probably know that Italy is famous for this. What may surprise you is that some of the more well known companies, Lenox for one, have their ware made in Italy. Nove, in the Veneto Region, is a small town, but produces some of the best ceramics in the country. Nove also has a museum dedicated to ceramics. You can purchase a set of fine dishes, as well as special pieces for the holidays in Nove.Further south, in Umbria, lies Deruta, a city well known in that part of Italy for producing fine Ceramics. The town is also a pleasure to stroll through and watch the craftsmen at work in their shops.

?: Porketta anyone?

by johnnysutherland

You can walk into a shop in Riomaggiore and cut flesh off a bar-b-qued pig and pay for it by weight. It might gross some people out but I found it quite unique. Fresh fruit and vegetables, yummy cheese and bread not too mcuh

My favorites: Ferragamo and Dolce e Gabbana: Made-in-Italia Leather Goods

by Krystynn

Buy Made-in-Italia leather goods like handbags and shoes et al. I just can't sing enough praises about their soft leather boots to handbags (especially those from Dolce e Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo).... which you can buy in big cities like Roma, Firenze, Venezia and Milano. If you're worried about the price, then I'll advise you to wait till their twice-yearly big sale. Italian leather is the best in the world. Don't worry, none of these Italian designers paid me to write this down although I sure wish they did! ;-p Prices will then be slashed to less than 50% (on some products). $$$$$$$ - if you buy in these big boutiques.If you're willing to wait till the twice-yearly big sale in Italy, you might get some of these leather shoes and bags at a steal! Sometimes as cheap as US$100 for a branded pair of shoes (if you're lucky and quick enough...!). Is that incentive enough to wait...

Any shops selling Murano glasswares in Venice: Quanto Hai Pagato Quel MURANO?

by Krystynn

Venetian glass is famous the world over. However, they don't come cheap. But they are a good investment! Murano, an island located near Venice, is still regarded as being synonymous with the production of the finest and most elegant glasswares..... and they are often referred to as “cristallo” i.e. a brilliant, colorless glass made from imported sand containing silica and soda purified from plant ash. The recipe for making cristallo was a closely guarded secret for centuries. So, don't bribe the local Murano man into revealing his secrets! Si? For the avid Murano glassware collector, you can buy these Murano-made Venetian glasses in Venice. Expect to pay at least US$500 and above for a tiny tea cup set. What's so good about these glasswares?I think Franklin Mall's The History of Murano Glassmaking has the best explanation, in my humble opinion. Yes, I am also a regular customer of...

Dolce e Gabbana, Gucci, Armani, Versace, Cavalli..: Per la Regina di Alta Moda

by Krystynn

This tip is strictly for the self-confessed Queen of High Fashion (as the title aptly states) and the chic fashionistas. I am sure the following names will not sound foreign to you....- Roberto Cavalli- Dolce e Gabbana- Emilio Pucci- Gianni Versace- Giorgio Armani- MissoniNote: Please click onto the links above and it'll bring you to each of these designer's official websites. Have fun! Heck, I'll probably score 100% distinction if there's an exam on Italian 'Moda' (Fashion) and Designers. :-) Let's put it this way: the French designers used to reign supreme in the fashion world but not any more! They have surrendered this prestigious crown to the Italian designers.Nobody can design outfits better than the likes of Armani, Dolce e Gabbana, Cavalli and gang. These designers treat each fabric like a work of art - yes, like how Michelangelo would sculpt his "David" masterpiece....

WINE; drinking it and getting it home

by nancy_1447

Prices are fantasitc, wine is first class anywhere. If you want Chianti or Spumanti you need to buy it in the region it is produced in. Tuscan wine is sold in Tuscany, etc. We bought it in boxes of 3. The grocer put it in a cardboard box with handle for no extra charge, always buy more than you think you'll need, we dipped into some before we left. If you are purchasing at a wine shop ask the merchant to open it for you if you are going to have it with lunch. It was delicious, even the bottles for $6.00.Pottery in Siena of course. Shoes in Milan if you can stand the current style which may be strange. Cashmere and Linen in Milan at Outlet stores, very good price.Spas-this is the country, anywhere you see the word "Terme" they are volcanic mineral waters, check it out. Wine can range from 4.50 to 50.00pottery was 20.00 - unlimited.Spas were $60 for a facial, $100 for massage and baths.

shoeshop: Shoes...

by nighthawk

Seems Italy is know for it s shoes as I was told by Geisha_Girl....however in Manerba just a small local shop only sold shoes that weren t all in fashion no more ... I fear we d better gone to one of the bigger cities like Milan.

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