Amongst the hundreds of cultural, artistic and culinary reasons to visit Italy, shopping doubtlessly holds pride of place.
In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Italy is a shopaholic’s dream come true. From typical leather goods and high-end fashion to painted ceramics and specialty food, Italy shopping has something for everybody.
Even the meandering streets and alleys of Arezzo, a comparatively small city, are full to the brim with Italian shops, brand stores and boutiques. The main shopping street, Corso Italia, is an endless stream of opportunities: Arezzo is especially famous for its production of gold and its many antiques shops, but there’s no dearth of more modern Italian shops, selling everything from silly souvenirs to fashion-forward brands.
The most popular high-end Boutique, for both locals and tourists alike, is Sugar. Located within a historical building along the main shopping road, Sugar offers a wide selection of Italian brands – the likes of Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana…
Once you’ve had your fill of browsing through the many Italian brands, take a moment to enjoy the shop’s spectacular floor, covered by a restored ancient Etruscan mosaic.
Your Italy shopping trip doesn’t have to stop in Arezzo.
Only thirty minutes to an hour from the hotel, you can find a number of outlets. The most famous is The Mall, which boasts an ample selection of Italian brands, as well as international ones. It’s not far from Florence, so once you’ve visited every shop there, you can move your Italy shopping spree to the city. It goes without saying that Florence doesn’t suffer from a lack of shopping opportunities. If you’re already tired of the world-renown Italian shops and Italian brands, we suggest you stop by one of the many genuine leather shops: their products are all handmade, but relatively inexpensive.
If you’re looking for a more peculiar experience, the famous Italian stylist Brunello Cucinelli has a shop in Solomeo, a hamlet near Perugia, where you can witness the production process and visit the Boutique.