And they are right, as there are quite a few outlets and malls located in the relatively small area of Florence. According to reviews from tourists who have visited Florence, the following outlets in and around the city are considered the most popular:
The Mall - offers discounts of 30-70% on clothing from new collections by famous fashion designers;
Valdichiana Outlet Village — 150 boutiques;
Barberino Designer Outlet — an elite outlet 30 km from the city;
Outlet Enny Borse - famous for inexpensive leather goods and accessories;
Outlet Roberto Cavalli is a cult place for fans of the famous designer's clothes.
Via dei Tornabuoni is considered a place of pilgrimage for fashionistas and fashionistas from all over the world. Gucci, Armani, Versace, Ferragamo are just a few of the boutiques located here.
The largest shopping centers in Florence are department store I Gigli (more than a hundred stores and hypermarkets) and La Rinascente (a wide range of Italian and European products).
Florence is famous for its markets, and among them, the most notable ones are the following:
San Lorenzo Market - located in the city center, specializes in selling products made of genuine leather, clothing, and souvenirs;
Delle Pulci Market - an antique market on Piazza dei Ciompi, where you can find ancient coins, precious items, and artworks;
Baroni Market - offers the finest olive oil.
Sale seasons in Florence
There are two of them: from the first days of January to the beginning of March and from July to August. At this time, all products are sold with 20-30% discounts.
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