What is Florence Italy known for shopping?

It's where big names like Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, and more got their start. Nowadays, Florence is considered somewhat of a fashion capital, with everything from high-end to local artisanal designers and everything in between. All that to say, shopping in Florence won't disappoint!



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Il Mercato delle Cascine is by far the biggest and cheapest open-air market in Florence, taking place every Tuesday morning from 8am to 2pm in the Parco delle Cascine that runs parallel to the Arno.

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After all, this is the home of Catherine de Medici, perhaps one of the most celebrated style icons of all time, and some of Italy's most iconic luxury brands like Ferragamo, Gucci, Pucci and Roberto Cavalli.

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Meat of any sort including chicken or pork products (fresh, packaged, canned, vacuumed sealed, jarred) is not allowed. US Customs is very strict about this. Liquid milk and liquid dairy products – Not allowed unless intended to be used as feed for infants and children (butter is allowed).

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Prices Are Negotiable… To a Point. Most vendors—unless they are from a brick-and-mortar store—will haggle a little on prices. Don't expect them to go down 50%, but they might go down 10% or so.

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