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Women's Clothing   Rome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Benedetto Franchi: Cheese and Proscciuto at Franchi

by malka12

Wow!! can't pass the smell of good cheese and salami.Fantastic shop, they also can vaccum pack your delices, so you can travel home with some slices of procciuto and a good slice of pecorino cheese.

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Anywhere.: Italian wine.

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Anywhere.: Italian pasta.

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There isnt any mall: Wounderful

by dodi013

There is many shops in rome but its on the street1- Cheap shops on the Via del corso & Via Nazionale2 expencive chops on Via del Geci - Via Gesu & Via Laurina Cloths & skins

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Mercatopoli: Second hands goods

by aljul

There's lots of wonderful things. Second hand objects

Fashion district: Shopping in Valmontone

by blusky

It's a shopping city...and it's definitelly the whole day event. Take a pair of shoes suitable for long walkng and prepare yourself for shopping tour There are all sort of stuff, it's up to you

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McArthur Glen - Designer outlet: Shopping in Castel Romano

by blusky

It's something like a city with many shops mainly oriented on clothes.

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Venetian Glass

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Supermarkets: Self-Cater & Save Money

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The Mall - Florence: Outlet Shopping

by iloveaustria

I visted The Mall outside of Florence a couple of weeks ago and found NO bargains! The prices were very high!

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Hotel David  Florence

 6 Reviews and 920 Opinions  My husband and I stayed at the hotel 4 years ago and loved it, so when I planned our family trip... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  For my 3rd trip to Italy, my mother and I are on a tight budget (food-wise). On previous visits, I'd simply select a recommended... 

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A: Sandi, I'm no expert on Italian eating but eating from each menu section would be an incredible feat. We always order a starter OR a dessert and then we order either a... 

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