I LOVE IPERCOOP!!…read more This place is awesome. I come here regularly to do grocery shopping, get a coffee upstairs at the cafeteria or do some window shopping. I love that they put in a Decathon in about a year and a half a go. I also come to their soci library to do some work ... it's better than the Oblate! Well it's better than the Oblate, in the sense that the tables are huge and always free. Awesome lighting... I can't stress the importance of good lighting in a library. Ok back to the main thing ... the grocery store. It's huge and they have a wide selection food items and very extensive wine and beer section. Prices are the same as any other Coop. They are open every other Sunday, as well.

I came went to the mall once 10 years ago and again this past October. It definitely wasn't as…read moregreat as I remember it being but there are still great deals to be had. As with any outlet shopping, it's very hit or miss. We stopped on our way from Florence to our next hotel in Tuscany since it was on the way. In the future I'm not sure I would go out of my way to make the visit but definitely worth it if you are passing through anyways. The Gucci and Prada store are huge and seemed to have the best deals but also the longest lines. I would also plant to eat before, after or bring your own food. There is a restaurant on site that is fine in a pinch but not great.

The Mall Firenze. My…read morefriends and I came here while visiting Tuscany, Italy. We drove here. If you aren't able to take a car here, there can be other options, check there website. There are travel groups/companies that take big groups here by coach bus from all over the region. This outside outlet mall is huge and worth the visit, if your interested in designer/name brand goods. We visited Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Bottega, Celine, and Valentino. I didn't get a chance to go into Fendi, Coach, or Saint Laurent. I was satusfied with my purchases. Some of the stores have a cap in the amount of guests they let in at a time, so you have to wait in line outside before getting in. When we visited, most of the stores were open and available, some were busier than others. There are some savings to be had in some of the stores. If you are living in the US, but be sure to calculate what the US currency price of the item is, to ensure your really saving money. You can even try and find out what the US price of the item would be online first to compare the price at The Mall. Each store has a relationship with a specific tax free company, Planet, Global Blue etc. Depending on what company they use, could determine how much $ you actually get back. Some have higher fees, so you don't end up saving much money. The Mall grounds are well manicured and sprawling. You could spend the whole day there. Or go to your specific store of choice and get in and get out. There's a cafes & coffee shop for sustenance during your shopping day. The best thing about the place, is they have a tax free lounge in the far back of the Mall. Where you can go and apply for your VAT, and receive your cash refund, depending on your final destination country. You can also ask questions there. The staff are pretty strict in there. You pull a number and wait to be called, and it's slow, and ladies like it quiet, so they ask for minimal talking while waiting. But its got AC and chairs to rest your weary feet. So give yourself time to get there wait in line, if you need to. My friend was leaving the next day, and was able to get her VAT. Worth the visit if in the area.

I gigli is a shopping center, very similar to a 'mall' in America with two levels and many…read moredifferent shops. I have been going here for a few years when I really need to get items and don't want to do so among a million other shoppers. I very much recommend to come here during the week, the weekend is nuts and you will have so much more space when trying on things and getting the items you want. Some of the stores inside include. Hollister (new), Coin (fancy department store), Kiko (makeup), Sephora (makeup), A HUGE H&M and unlike the one in the center of Florence, everything has managed to stay on the racks, not the floor, C&M, Universo Sport (fitness stuff & clothes), Foot Locker, Oviesse (clothes), Timberland (clothes & shoes), Guess, Coin casa (nice stuff for your house), Mediaworld (electronics), A toy store for kids, Apple store, many coffee bars, and the upstairs area has restaurants. We really like the brasilian place & brac. They also have sushi, tex-mex, chinese, light lunch, Mcdonalds. etc. Panorama (huge supermarket) They also now have an outside shopping area as well with a huge Shoe store, and a few other retail places. They have a ton of stores that I haven't even mentioned so if you want a a calm stress free shopping location - here you go! Don't forget to try the coffee bar close to Oviesse, they make really awesome coffee's with cinnamon and whipped cream.

Do you want the Italian mall experience? This is where you…read morecan find all kinds of shopping places: Groundfloor - Zara, H&M, Oviesse, Sportswear, Tech and Home tech, bio shops, underwear, a supermarket, occasions, make up stores etc etc. Upstairs - Restaurants, Occasions market, toys, videogame, home depot and many more The choice is infinite and the place is always packed so bring along some courage, since the place opens early and closes at 10 pm, you have a lot of time to spend in here. Check out also the event section, they might host particular things during your stay!

This is the upscale section of Bologna. Modern mall with Tiffany, Tod's, Saint Laurent, Armani,…read moreLouis Vuitton, , Versace, Hermes, Lexus, Gucci, ...

This is the premier shopping plaza of Bologna. You'll find all of the household high-end name…read morebrands in this galleria. If you can't satisfy your Italian designer fix here, you can't do it anywhere.