Florence Shopping Tips by guell

Ponte Vecchio: You want Gold? They Have Gold! Gold Shopping Review

This famous bridge in Florence houses may gold and silver jewelry shops. Whether you're in the mood to shop on just brouse, this is the spot.

For more information on the bridge, see my "Must See."
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What to buy: GOLD!! SILVER!! For more information on the various shops, see the web site below.

Directions: located over the Arno River

Theme: Jewelry

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

The Famous San Lorenzo Street Market: The Place in Florence to Buy Leather San Lorenzo Market Review

As my guidebook says "the most fun you'll have leather shopping is without a doubt at the outdoor stalls of the San Lorenzo market, even if the market is rife with mediocre goods."

Haggle hard because the prices are purposely inflated. If you’re good, you can barter them down to almost half the original asking price.

What to buy: Anything leather. We bought a couple of scarfs as well.

Directions: Near the Church of San Lorenze

Theme: Other