BOOKSTORES

Edison,
Piazza della Republica 27r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055213 110
A huge store with plenty of travel books in English and a comfortable cafe

Feltrinelli,
Via Cavour 12-20r,
San Marco,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 219524
Italy 's biggest chain of bookstores

Franco Maria Ricci ,
Via delle belle donne 41r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 283312
An art bookshop stocking limited editions, arts and crafts, and handmade stationery

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CERAMICS

La Botteghina del Ceramista ,
Via Guelfa 5r,
San Lorenzo,
Tel: 055 287367

Spigoli Terrecotte ,
Via Sant'Egidio 4r,
Santa Croce,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 2479713

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DEPARTMENT STORES

Department stores offer value for money on Italian products, but lack style. Ideal for those who forgot to pack certain, although, quite often fashion accessories, perfumes and kitchenware offer the best value

COIN ,
Via dei Calzauoli 56r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 280531
Large chain store similar to Neimanns in US

La Rinascente ,
Piazza della Republica 1,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 219113
A little more sparklier than COIN

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DESIGNER STORES IN FLORENCE

In central Florence , along Via Tornabuoni and Via Vigna Nuova in Santa Maria Novella, you will find shop outlets for some of Italy 's most famous designers.

Armani ,
Via Tornabuoni 48r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 219041
Elegant Dress

Bulgari ,
Via Tornabuoni 61-63r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence, Italy
Designer Jewelry

Emporio Armani ,
Piazza Strozzi 16r,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 284315
Armani for the young and trendy

Dolce & Gabbana ,
Via della Vigna Nuova 27,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 281003
Very much in style at the moment

Gianni Versace,
Via Tornabuoni 13-15r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 282 638
Razzle! Dazzle fashion for those who want to dress like a rock star

Gucci ,
Via Tornabuoni 73r
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 264011
Handbags and accessories, check out their entry on the outlet store page

Prada ,
Via Tornabuoni 51-53r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 283439
Handbags and accessories

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GIFTS & ACCESSORIES FOR THE HOME

Bartlolini,
Via dei Servi 30r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 211895
Huge store for kitchenware

Giraffa,
Via Ginori 20r,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 283652
In vogue silk lamps & Italian ceramics

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HEALTH & BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Hito Estetica ,
Via de' Ginori 21,
San Lorenzo ,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 284424
Offers a range of natural treatments

Freni ,
Via Calimala,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 239 6647
Specialize in pedicures

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ITALIAN SHOES

Bologna ,
Piazza Duomo 55r,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 212890
Claims to be Florence 's favorite shoe store

Marco Candido ,
Piazza Duomo 5r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 215342
Sexy, but classic shoes for women

Roberto Ugolini ,
Via Michelozi 17r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 216246
Reasonably priced handmade shoes

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MENSWEAR

Eredi Chiarini ,
Via Roma 16r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 284478
Stylish clothes at reasonable prices

Matucci ,
Via del Corso 71r,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 2396420
Collections by Armani, Diesel, Hugo Boss and Versace

Replay ,
Via dei Pecori 7 / 9,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 293041
Leaders in casual wear

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WOMENSWEAR

BP Studio ,
Via della Vigna Nuova 15r,
Santa Maria Novella,
Florence , Italy
Tel: 055 213243
Upmarket, but youthful store

Intimissimi ,
Via Calzaiuoli 99r,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 2302609
Good value for lingerie

Zini ,
Borgo San Lorenzo28r,
Florence, Italy
Tel: 055 289850
Features the work of young and talented designers.