one of the highlights of our trip - loved shopping here - anyone have a phone number?read more

I really like this place! It really stands our throughout the trip! The gift shop really stands…read moreout, some are more expensive but the qualities are wonderful! They have a wide range of gift. From shot cups to jewelry, there's also plates, candles, clothing and Crystal stops. Literally is a great place to kill time under the ac

Amazing store! Toys chosen so adults can play with kids and stay in gauged …read more The owner is passionate and very nice and a must visit Loved it and bought some nice stuff from there

This is the most beautiful toy store, with even more beautiful toys! The owner is the kindest man…read morewho is so helpful. He really cares for the quality of toys he decides to sell in his store. Each toy is unique and a toy you will have in your family for a lifetime! Great place for souvenirs or gifts! We will be back when we visit Florence again!

Passing through Cinque Terre, there is no doubt that Corniglia will be one of your stops. If you…read morehave heard anything about Corniglia, it is actually all true and the steps to the top lead to a reward of your own choice. Will it be gelato? Another hike to the next village? Lunch? Church? Most likely it will be gelato but while you're at it pacing your way through the narrow main street of shops, stop into Fanny Bazar. It's a typical gift shop but one with hand crafted ceramics. The saucers and cups are glossed with lovely rich shades. I couldn't carry them home in my suitcase but did have space for a magnet. The shopkeeper, who is also the ceramic artist, is really nice!

Fairly priced, beautiful hand painted items that make great souvenirs. I got a few small pieces…read moreand use them everyday. They remind me of my time in Cinque Terre everytime I use them!

Such a charming shop!…read more This unique gift store in Oltrarno in Florence is packed with delightful curiosities and lifestyle objects. From espresso cups and saucers with drawings of Florence, to whimsical place mats and cushions, each item is crafted with panache. Great for one of a kind souvenirs from Florence, or distinct decorative item for one's own home. One of my new favourite places.

It's a curious shop owned by the renown calligrapher and packaging designer - Betty Soldi. It is…read moreone of the most interesting retail space / cross media studio to check out in the Oltrarno area. Betty's curated home decor items, jewelries and artisanal hand crafted gifts are as unique and whimsical as her calligraphy works. When I was walking through her paper cut filled store, I felt like I was entering Betty's creative mind. I found a lot of unique gifts designed by Betty for myself and friends in the store. Packaging was awesome. Betty personally put the item in the box and sprinkled with confetti for me. She is such a sweet person. All retail shops and art galleries on Via Maggio close between 1 to 3pm. If you got there after 3pm but it's still not open yet, hang around.... Betty or her husband may be just across the street chatting with friends.

Such a lovely local jewelery store in Florence!! The…read morehandmade jewellery was exquisite!

Amazing handmade jewelry by the owner. Store is so very charming. Prices were reasonable.read more

Another gorgeous ceramic shop in Orvieto…read more + All handmade plates, bowls, serving spoons, pitchers, etc etc etc. + Painted in vibrant colors that would coordinate with anyones decor. + No two pieces the same. + Right down the street from the Duomo, so the shop is easy to find.

I can't tell you how sweet Maria is, you can see she loves what she does and she's passionate about…read morebeing able to give people the best quality and truly taking care of every single person that walks through her door. I love the two things I bought, and she was so sweet to throw in a wine cap. I'm excited to be able to return someday and buy more. Thank you so much Maria, you are so lovely. If you are in Florence, do not buy anywhere else.

What a great place to find LOCAL, HANDPRINTED Ceramic Art -- useable art for the house! Maria was…read morewonderful and helpful and friendly and she and my son struck up quite a conversation. I recommend this studio as a MUST STOP! She will ship; and packs her items very very well!

We were SCAMMED BY ALESSIO in October 2015 : Purchased a…read morelarge "David" statue -$1648.00 , to include shipping and insurance, arraigned to have it sent later so we would be home in Texas to receive it. Before we got back we were notified of third final attempted delivery. We had to travel to SanAntonio to get it , (50 miles), upon opening the package we discovered it was Shattered! We notified Alessio and were told to "be patient" it would take time to process the paperwork, then we noticed the package had been MISLABELED as a 33 lb. "Vase" and only insured for $1000.00 ( the Statue weighed upwards of 70 lbs. ). Now after months of calls and e-mails, Lies and Stories - We have NOTHING ! That LIAR ALESSIO has played deaf and dumb - ignores calls and e-mails, resisting all attempts to settle our claim. We are fed up with the run around and excuses we've been put through. DONT SHOP HERE !!! Find an honest place to patronize. We are returning to Florence and we are going to visit crooked Alessio in person !!! BUYERS BEWARE !!! DISHONEST SHOPKEEPER !!!

One of the goals of my visit to Italy last summer was to bring home a La Pavoni espresso machine,…read moreit is much more affordable over there, however, it is hard to find a store that carries one with 120 volts. There is a store at Piazza Navona in Rome that can order one, but they want 100 Euros more than the same model with 240 volts. I came across Braschi in Florence, on a Friday night, saw a machine on display but they were closed, emailed them, got a response the next morning that they do have 120 volts models, they were scheduled to close at 7:30pm, they do not open on Sundays and I will be driving back to Rome. As I rushed back from Pisa, I called them, they were nice enough to wait for me past their closing time. Here is the best part, after I got back to the US, I sent the paperwork to the agency in Milan for the VAT refund, 9 weeks had passed and nothing happened, I emailed the store to see if they can help, the owner called them up, one week later I got the refund! The owner is one of the nicest person that you can meet in Italy! In hindsight, I should have gotten the refund while still in Italy, there is an option to get that before leaving. However, do visit Braschi while you are in Florence, they have plenty of other neat stuff too.

So cute and inexpensive. Reminds me of modern museum gift shop mixed with dollar store. Better…read morethan cheap street souvenirs. Friendly employees too!