Shopping Tour
20-10-2017 | Destination
Written by: Duetorrihotels
Florence is home to the most famous Italian designer brands, as well as a wide range of artisan products, such as gold jewellery, leather and hide clothing and accessories, making it renowned throughout the world for its arts and trades.
After a restorative night's sleep in one of the rooms at the Bernini Palace, let our day of Shopping in Florence begin! First we'll head towards Piazza della Signoria, a few metres away from the Hotel, across Piazza del Duomo, past Giotto's Bell Tower towards Via de’ Tornabuoni, home to Florence's haute couture boutiques. It is impossible not to succumb to the temptation of purchasing a few fine fabric garments, a haute couture suite or a leather keepsake to take back home with us. We'll be able to relive the unique and suggestive experience of our stay in Florence.
At the bottom of this street, our shopping tour continues with a suggestive walk along Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli (taking us past Palazzo Spini-Feroni, home to Salvatore Ferragamo's company and museum), leading us to Ponte Vecchio in just a few minutes. This bridge is home to many of the city's most exclusive gold smithery brands, a truly striking location, considered to be the oldest part of the city, where all the shops conserve a style and soul dating back to seven centuries ago.
After a dive into the heart and past of Florence's historic centre, your haute couture journey will bring you to an opportunity you can't refuse. The perfect place for those in search of excellence is located a short distance away from Florence, immersed in the splendid Tuscan hills. "The Mall" is a luxury outlet centre, featuring all major Italian and international designer brands.
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