Italy is the peak experience for shoppers. Here you’ll find creations in fashion, jewelry, furniture, glass or leather crafted by the most prestigious designers and manufacturers in the world.
The quality is high and so are the prices. This is especially so when considering all the taxes and add-ons that so inflate the cost of goods bought in Italy.
Shopping In Rome
Rome is a true shopper’s paradise. Some people say the shopping outlets outshine the monuments. Fashion items are most alluring but other than clothing, you’ll find tempting jewellery, antiques, books and home wares. But rents in Rome are very high and so are prices. You’ll need inside info to get the best bargains.
If money is not a concern, head for the famous Spanish Steps and the Via dei Condotti. This is Rome’s best shopping street but prices are astronomical. Here’s you find all the classic outlets with their baroque or neoclassical facades – Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and the other grand names of shopping lore.
For more exotic and less pricey gifts, head for Via Francesco Crispi. You can get there by...