Must-see shopping in Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

  • Walking streets of Florence old town. View of "Benheart" shop entrance.

    Benheart

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This flagship store of local superstar Ben, a Florentine-based fashion designer who set up the business with schoolmate Matteo after undergoing a heart…

  • Luisa Via Roma

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    The flagship store of this historic store (think: small 1930s boutique selling straw hats) turned luxury online retailer is a must for the fashion-forward…

  • Benheart

    Benheart

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Drool over exquisite handmade shoes, jackets and other leather designs in buffalo and other soft leathers at this small boutique showcasing the unique…

  • A Piedi Nudi nel Parco

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    With a name meaning 'Barefoot in the Park', this boutique specialising in high-end avant-garde fashion for women is hard to resist. So chic, it has a part…

  • Boutique Nadine

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    For exquisite vintage clothing, jewellery and stylish knick-knacks for the home curated by inquisitive travellers and Florentines Irene and partner Matteo…

  • Angela Caputi

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    The bold and colourful resin jewellery of Angela Caputi, at work in Florence since the 1970s, is much loved by Florentines. Eye-catching costume gems and…

  • Fabriano Boutique

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Luxurious writing paper, origami and pop-up greeting cards and other lovely paper products entice customers into this thoroughly modern stationery…

  • Paperback bookshop.

    Paperback Exchange

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This independent Anglo-American bookshop has served expats and travellers alike since 1979. Its extensive selection of new and secondhand titles in…

  • Shop front, Torre D’Arte.

    Torre D’Arte

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Housed in a former medieval tower, Torre D’Arte is filled with colourful clothing and accessories made by Italian artisans. Silk scarves, cashmere ponchos…

  • Upstairs in the museum of Antonio Mattei

    Forno di Antonio Mattei

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Historic biscotti makers Biscottificio Antonio Mattei have opened a central Florence museum and cafe dedicated to its cantucci biscuit to celebrate its…

  • Shop front of Genten.

    Genten

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    A wonderland of leather and other luxe items, all beautifully crafted in Italy. Bags are made of naturally tanned leather, and clothing is of the finest…

  • Pampaloni

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This third-generation silver shop, which started out as a tiny workshop on the Ponte Vecchio in 1902, is the epitome of elegance with its sleek silver…

  • Patrizia Pepe

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Modern, colourful designs for women and children are the signature of this Florentine fashion house, created in 1993 by creative spirit Patrizia Bambi and…

  • A Piedi Nudi nel Parco

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Fashion-conscious males with a penchant for high-end and avant-garde fashion should look no further than this chic menswear boutique near the Dante house…

  • Pegna

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This historic salumeria and drogheria store dating to 1860 is a quality stop for everything from gourmet cheeses, cold meats and biscuits to Florence-made…

  • Emilio Pucci

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Sensual, flowing lines are the trademark of this iconic Florentine designer, born in the city in 1914. In the 1940s he designed his first piece – a…

  • La Bottega dell'Olio

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This bijou boutique takes great care with its displays of olive oils, olive-oil soaps, platters made from olive wood and skincare products made with olive…

  • Il Papiro

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    One of several branches around town, this elegant boutique specialises in books, journals, writing paper, cards and other stationary made from Florence's…

  • Salvatore Ferragamo

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    One of the most famous names in Italian fashion, shoe specialist Ferragamo has been welcoming customers to its showroom in the medieval Palazzo Spini…

  • Mercato Nuovo

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Tourist kitsch and cheap leather in Florence's 16th-century market place.