Santa Maria Novella
Florence is famous for its exquisite marbled paper and this well-known, fourth-generation bookbinder and restorer has been making sheets of the stuff by…
Must-see shopping in Florence
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Cashmere lined, merino lined, silk lined, lambs wool lined, unlined – gloves in whatever size, shape, colour and type of leather you fancy by Florentine…
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…
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…
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…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Flamboyant jeweller and classical guitarist Alessandro Dari creates unique pieces in his 15th-century workshop-showroom in San Niccolò. 'Sculpture that…
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…
Santa Croce
Hidden in a courtyard behind Santa Croce church, this leather workshop and boutique features a long corridor where craftspeople stand at their stations…
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…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Foodies with even the mildest interest in cooking will find Florence's most famous kitchen shop absolutely fascinating. Don't miss the collection of pasta…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Since 1852 the world’s oldest photographic firm has amassed an archive of some five million photographs, ranging from daguerreotypes to digital images…
Santa Croce
Historically at home (alongside the city's fish market) on Piazza dei Ciompi since 1900, Florence's antiques and flea market can now be found opposite…
Santa Croce
This vintage boutique is the city’s oldest family-operated retail business. It was established in 1720 and the present owner is the ninth generation of…
Oltrarno
Hand-stitched leather is the cornerstone of this tiny family business specialising in ready-to-wear – and made-to-measure – men's and women's shoes.
Santa Maria Novella
Established in Florence in 1970, Il Bisonte's handmade leather bags are now sold in stores across the world.
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Tourist kitsch and cheap leather in Florence's 16th-century market place.
