Where do Florentines go to for the finest handmade shoes, leather gloves, jewelry inspired by Renaissance paintings, artisanal chocolates, exquisite lingerie, and more? This discriminating guide of eight walks will take you to shops of legendary quality and fine craftsmanship. Also featured are dozens of dining recommendations, from where to find cioccolata da bere (“drinkable” chocolate) to a sumptuous meal served in a former convent.
There are more than seventy shops included in The Civilized Shopper’s Guide to Florence, selling childrenswear; womenswear and accessories (clothing, including vintage French and Italian designer, jewelry, gloves, hats, shoes, lingerie); menswear; housewares & home decor (leather boxes, artwork, antiques, tassels, bronze, enamel signs, fabrics & trimmings, frames & prints, linens, pottery, silver); specialty foods; books; miscellaneous (buttons, art supplies, perfume & toiletries, knitting supplies, paper goods & stationery, toys) and much, much more.
Dining options include 37 venues, including cafes, restaurants, gelaterias, wine bars, and pastry shops.
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