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Shopping in Florence Outlests & stores
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Shopping in Florence City centre shopping in Florence whether you are out to buy or just window shopping, is almost magical. Many designer stores hires Japanese-speaking assistants to sell high-priced shoes and clothes to Japanese visitors, you will find Parisian silk & cashmere scarves and pullovers which are not for every purse. The main street is Via Torna Buoni, which probably has more designer labels than Rue du Faubourg-St.-Honore in Paris,. A most enjoyable experience for everyone, although when it comes to spending, many of us would prefer to toddle along to the famous street markets, where many a bargain can be had and where you will find, excellent leather goods at a reasonable price. If you are partial to designer clothing but shudder at the sheer thought of the price, a trip to a factory outlets is ideal. There are numerous outlet stores in and around Florence, that offer visitors to Italy a chance to enjoy discounted rates on some of the most famous brand names in Italy. . Outlets near Florence Barberino Designer Outlet - Via Meucci, Scopicci, Barbarino di Mugello Tel 055 842 161 Open: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm. Please call for Monday opening times as these vary This huge outlet, is just half an hour away from Florence with more than 90 shops, featuring the best brands at discounted price. Here you will find absolutely everything, bags, clothes, shoes etc. by CK, Adidas, Furla, Guess, Prada, Puma, Guru, Lovable, The bridge, DKNY, Pinko, Piquadro.. How to get there: By car: Take the A1 motorway Bologna-Firenze and exit Barberino di Mugello, the outlet is located less than a mile from the main Italian A1 motorway. The Mall Outlet - Via Europa 8, Leccio - Reggello, Tel 055 8657775 Open: Mon - Sat 1000 - 1900 and Sun 1500 - 1900 Often referred to as the Gucci outlet, it has over 90 famous brand name stores and is a haven for bargain hunters. How to get there: By bus: Leaving from Florence, Mon - Fri there are buses at 0900 and 1230, returning to Florence at 1200 and 1700. On Saturdays leaving Florence at 0900 and returning at 1200. Buses depart from the Sita office at via Santa Caterina da Siena, n 17. Cost is approximately 6 Euro return By train: Take the Florence to Rome main line and get off at Rignano. Then, take a taxi to the outlet stores. Dolce & Gabbana Outlet - Via S.Maddalena 49, S.Maddalena Tel 055 833111, Open: Mon - Sat 1000 - 1900 and Sun 1500 - 1900 It makes for a wonderful shopping experience - lots of sizes, great choice and fantastic prices How to get there: By car: exit the A1 at Incisa and turn right. Follow the SS69. Look for a brown and yellow sign for Fendi and D&G on the left D&G is a fenced stately white building. By train: Take the Florence to Rome train, get off at Incisa, from here, take a taxi Fendi Outlet - Via Pian dell'Isola 66/133, Rignano Tel: 055 834981 Open: Mon - Sat 1000 - 1900 and Sun 1500 - 1900 Definitely a Stylebible favourite, offering everything from handbags and shoes right through to dresses and suits How to get there: By car: exit the A1 at Incisa and turn right. Follow the SS69. Look for a brown and Yellow sign for Fendi and/or D&G on the Left. By train: Take the Florence to Rome train and get off at Rignano, from here, take a taxi Prada Outlet - Locality Levanella, 52025 Montevarchi - Tel: 055 91 901 Open normally seven days a week. Please call ahead to check opening hours as they are subject to sudden changes. Prada is the hardest to find but the most worth the effort. There is always something here worthwhile buying. How to get there: By train: take the train to Montevarchi station and then get a cab (about 15 minutes). By car: take theA1 motorway and exit 'Valdarno' Out of the toll turn right and follow signs for Montevarchi or Centro. At the big round about that has an IPER - COOP supermarket exit left. |
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