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.

I have just made a purchase for 140 euros in COIN and was given a 20 euro voucher to use in the…read moreperfume department for a purchase of at least 100 euros. I selected an item for 102 euros and went to the cash desk. There I was told that the voucher was only valid if I subscribed to a loyalty card. COIN gave misleading information about the voucher and clearly attaches greater importance to data mining from clients than to good customer relations. Needless to say, I left the 102 euro item at the cash desk without buying it, a loss for both COIN and for the intended recipient of the perfume.

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.

Amazing bread. Amazing pizza and service when it came to the food. For the the store service…read morewasn't so amazing but it did t stop us, very, very reasonable prices on food and cloths

This is my favorite department store in Firenze that always has great brands and great sales no…read morematter what season or time of the year I visit. If you want to find great brands and prices like this in NYC, you have to be prepared to sort through an unorganized store and it's like finding a needle in a haystack-- but not here. Everything is so organized, each clothing rack is in order according to sizing, even the shoes are organized, there's no clutter and the store is easy to walk through and find what you need. I could say "it's an Italian thing" for why it's so organized and neat since Italians are all about presentation and visuals, but I still have to give this store credit for keeping things organized considering the high amount of tourist traffic that comes through this area. The layout is grand and you can see how to get to each specialty department from mostly anywhere in the store without really needing to ask where departments are. The sales people are chill, they don't hassle you, but are available to help when you need them. If you're in Firenze and prefer to shop quality and designer apparel without paying full price, this is the place to come! After you finish doing your touristy things near the Duomo, come and visit just around the corner!