The capital of Tuscany is also known as „ La Bella“ and that with reason, because Florence is so wonderfully nestled into the rolling hills and the centre of art and culture. Just after the culture, so close on the second spot is the incredible shopping pleasure in Florence. Nobody should miss a stroll through all those different shops, from clothes over jewellery, antiquities to typical groceries, all is buyable in Florence. After an exhausting shopping tour we relax in one of the beautiful hotels of Florence. What about the Hotel Roma, it is located in the heart of the historic centre of Florence and offers an amazing views over the Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. The main attractions are easy reached by foot, that makes the return to the hotel, an ancient city palest form the 17th century, more than easy. Who prefers to live more quietly and takes a little drive instead, whom suites the Hotel Villa Fiesole. The elegant Boutique Hotel is not just a good base for sightseeing; it is also a beautiful place to spend holidays or a honeymoon trip.

Everyone in Florence has the agony of choice, but the best cloth shops are situated in the Via die Tornabuoni. All famous brands, like Armani, Gucci or Versace are represented. Who still wants more can stroll further on and dive into the fashion world in the Via della Vigna Nuova. The former handcraft centre still offers a lot of jewellery workshops, in which you can buy beautiful pieces. If you leave the Ponte Vecchio, you can find at the Via Maggio all around the antiquity market.

Also not to miss are the markets, which make Florence to a happy and lively city. On the markets you can find what your heart desires. Here is for example the Mercato di San Lorenzo, he is based in the old city and a main attraction for tourists. There is leatherwear, clothes and souvenirs to look at.  If you like it more historical, you should visit the market Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, it is the ideal place to dive into the Italian history. He is situated under the Loggia del Porcellino in a building of the 16th century. The statue in front of this building is worth to get touched, because a folkway says; everyone who touches the pigs belly falls in love with Florence and will always come back. There is also more then one grocery market like den Mercato Central or the  Mercato di Sant’ Ambrogio.

A great page in the internet is the tourist guide „aboutflorence“, it gives important information about the city and a favourable site to book hotels is the booking portal Escapio!
Very important is to keep an eye on the opening hours of all shops and markets, so you never experience to stand in front of locked doors. But that is the only thing which could block you a great shopping day in Florence!
Now get yourself started!