If you went to Florence, here is a list of the best stores that should be visited in the city center, for example, after the "mandatory" route on shopping centers and buying clothes and shoes. These stores -Mast-si in Florence, and, if you don't even buy anything there, then at least go to admire. These are shops with a long and interesting story, family stores where unique goods are sold. Not always cheap, but always interesting.
OLD England Store (Via Dei Vecchietti, 28 / R)
This store was opened in 1924, especially in order to satisfy the needs of the British community living in the city. That is, it is a store of various British little things. The store retained its original view for a long time, with its furniture and decor. The rear door of the store previously led to the stables of Palazzo Medici Rosselli Del Turco, but now there is a repository. During World War II, the store name was changed to "OSAI", because in those days it was forbidden to have foreign names. Today the store is in possession of the descendants of the first owners and still offers a wide range of products from England, such as tea, coffee, chocolate, spices, sauces, whiskey. There are also clothes, purely in English style. Today the store takes customers from all over Italy and is a meeting place for Florence. Here is a piece of England in Italy.
Opening hours: W-Sat 09: 00- 19:30
Romano Shoes (Via Degli Speziali, 10R)
The store was opened in 1965. Since then, they sell completely fantastic shoes for women, stylish and innovative models known to the whole city. The quality of shoes corresponds to the price, that is, this beauty is expensive. Among the most famous brands that are sold here (if these names are talking about something), - Replay, Fornarina, Momaboma, Gino Vaello, Troppa, Twiggy Twiggy and Romano, of course. By the way, the online store "Romano Shoes" has existed since 2007, so if you just read this article and want to order beautiful shoes, look at the company's website (free of charge worldwide). The sale in the store is held in January and February, as well as online.
"Prive Santo Spirito" (Via Di Santo Spirito 50R)
This is a small store on Santo Spirito Street, a few steps from Ponte Vecchio. This store offers original goods of local artists and designers. Here you can buy dresses, underwear and accessories, as well as vintage decorations. Everything is very beautiful and exclusive. By the way, the store began my story exclusively as a laundry store, but soon turned into what you see today. The most important Italian and foreign brands of home and beachwear and accessories can also be found here. Prices are quite adequate.
Opening hours: Mon 15: 00- 19:00, W-Sat 10: 30- 19:00
Echo Firenze (Via Dell'oriuolo 37R)
The authentic clothing line Made in Italy is sold. With fantasy and great attention to detail, this is a special line and can't help you. The bright and original colors of the tissues of casual and evening clothes are very attractive for customers. Customers, mainly Italian and Florenty, but tourists come. Clothing and accessories are made exclusively in Italy. The store is located near the cathedral on Via Dell'Oriuolo. The store is small, but it really offers a lot.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10: 00- 19:30
"Giulio Giannini E Figlio" (Piazza de 'Pitti, 37)
This stationery store was opened on Piazza Pitti Square in 1856 some Julio Giannini. First, only books were sold here, and then the son of the owner offered to exhibit the arts and leather products here. In the Victorian Epoch, Florence was the home of many rich English families, and this workshop became one of the most popular and well-known in these circles. Over the years, the range of goods was replenished. Now representatives of the sixth generation of the Jiannini family are continuing to manage the old store, and now you can buy goods under our own brand. Incredible paper products, notebooks and notebooks in leather binding and other traditional paper goods produce here for almost two centuries. Be sure to look!
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 09: 00- 18:00
"Paperback Exchange" (Via Delle OCHE 4R)
This is an English store "used" books, which was built in 1979. At first it was a small bookstore, but now it serves the university, selling textbooks for students. The store is located in close proximity to the Cathedral and for many years is the main attraction for the English-speaking community in Florence. The store supports Anglo-American traditions and notes the relevant holidays, regularly here are the poetic readings, literary discussions and children's evenings. Today you can find thousands of new and old books.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09: 00- 19:30 and Sat 10: 30- 19:30
"Pitti Vintage" (Borgo Degli Albizi 72R)
The store specializes in clothing and accessories of Italian and European designers. Here they sell the only in kind of old things. Here you can buy vintage bags, accessories, shoes and clothing. Some clothes dates back to 1930-1980, but everything is in excellent condition. The interior of the store is quite simple, and designer dresses and handbags are a peculiar decoration of walls and tables. You will find all kinds of shoes and clothes, completely every taste. Great place if you are looking for something unique, special and one-of-a-kind.
Opening hours: Mon 15: 30- 19:30, W-Sid 10: 00- 19:30
"Bartolucci" (Via Condotta 12 / R)
Francesco Bartolucci company produces modern and creative wooden items and toys based on the animal world and fairy tales. The mission of this factory (according to them) is to instill love for a traditional wooden toy and develop imagination. This is a fantastic world of emotions, games and colors. What is there just no! And rabbits, and cats, and wooden pistols, cars and puppets. All goods- manual work and everything is made exclusively made of wood. Toys from this store will become an excellent gift!
Opening hours: Every day 10: 00- 18:00