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!

Fantastic gift shop with lots of unique gifts. Funky, fun, and surprising. Nothing else like it in…read moreBologna.

We were passing through Bologna and stumbled upon this very cool, artsy and breezy gift shop…read more Staffed by a wonderful and kind couple, we sorted through all the variety of journals, toys, books, small totes, etc before we settled on a couple t-shirts to buy (we received so so many complements about the shirts while in Italy... grazie mille Fabrica!!). There are too many gift shops to sort through while shopping in Italy- but this one is a must-stop if you're in the area. Well curated selection of unique goods and staffed by good people, highly recommend Fabrica Features!

Nano Bleu is delightful. I didn't expect to find myself in a toy store on this business trip to…read moreMilan. I don't have any kids and actually having kids or being around kids is the furthest thing from my mind, But, I also didn't expect my work mates to be so bloody boring. We can't go out and party EVERY night. Sometimes we have to stay put and be on call so to speak. Desperate for some entertainment, (I can't understand Italian, so no point in turning on the television) I went after the one game that just about anyone can enjoy-Rumikub. So I wondered around the Duomo area in search of a toy store and stumbled upon Nano Bleu. My Italian is horrible but the staff was really friendly. They spoke just enough English that we could hack through the conversation about Rumikub. Luck was with me that day! They had it. But more importantly, the store is very lovely. The shelves are made from wood with rounded corners. That detail doesn't seem important until you are experiencing it. Everything is in its place. They have a giant collection of stuffed animals. It actually made me feel like a kid again. The staff is great. The place is lovely. I might go back for a stuffed animal!

From the owner: Nano Bleu is an old fashion toy store with a large selection of toys, right in the heart of Milan…read more If you are looking for a gift you are sure to find something here, with FREE delivery to your address if you are staying in Milano.

Souvenirs! So much cheap stuff just a few meters north of…read morethe Piazza Maggiore. They have been selling stuff for over 300 years.

It was the bright lights that drew me in to this shop between the Naviglio Grande and the metro…read morestation. Pretty colors and all sorts of ceramics. Lamps, crafted bowls, plates, dishes. Made by hand in Turkey, so not really a gift from Italy but it's pretty stuff and I bought three small bowls and a ceramic coaster. Very impulsive of me but I liked the stuff and it traveled well. [Review 10729 overall, 497 of 2019.]

From the owner: Carpe Diem Milano, il negozio in Porta Venezia che da 25 anni si distingue per l'estrema…read morericercatezza e selezione di articoli da regalo, oggetti di design, progetti all'avanguardia, accessori alla moda e articoli vintage.

Best place to find a wide array of unique souvenirs of Bologna self-designed and self-made by the…read moreowners of the shop itself (for example post cards with images of Bologna after drawings of one of the shopkeepers and a Bologna calendar). The shop also offers high quality office requisites, including interesting old fashioned ones thay serve as great gifts. The shop is very small but offers an incredible amount of articles. The owners are very kind. Although their English may not be the best, they are helpful and assist you with whatever question you may have.