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Italy is a shoppers heaven with something for everyone. The country is so stylish that even the cheap bargain stuff is chic. Let's start with a warning though. You must be aware when shopping in Italy that prices get marked up in tourist…

Combining a vacation in Italy with some pampering in a spa or wellness resort is always a great idea, it's a great way to shrug off the stress of all that shopping and sightseeing! Italy as a country is very big on the concept of health,…

Italy has some of the most beautiful gardens in the world and if you are vacationing in il bel paese, and are even a little bit in love with plants and flowers, then you must make sure you see at least one of the country's many botanical…

Artists and artisans who create unusual things: These very talented artists and artisans are worth a mention. Since many don't have street shops you must telephone for an appointment. STUDIO ELP Via Arco de' Tolomei 2, Tel. (06)…

These are scattered in various areas but are worth mentioning as many have items you won't find anywhere else. LA CITTA' DEL SOLE Via della Scrofa 65, (parallel to Via del Babuino) and Piazza della Chiesa Nuova 20 A very special…

This large piazza in the center of old Rome has functioned as a marketplace for centuries, and the heretic Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake where his statue now stands as a warning to the populace. Today it reminds people of what…

Shops like Armani, Versace, Bulgari, and so on known around the world are listed but more description is given to shops that are unusual, or have things you would not find elsewhere. The classic, high-concentration, high-rent shopping area…

What more exciting place could there be to spend your euros than Italy's capital city – beautiful, vibrant, intoxicating Roma? Despite being an international city, many shops in Rome keep to Italian opening hours, which means to say that…

They say that all roads lead to Rome and certainly if you visit Italy without seeing her breathtaking capital city then you will regret it. Rome is a heady mix of the ancient and the modern, a vibrant and convivial place where the Pantheon…

There are several open-air markets worth visiting including the Straw Market (known to Florentines as "Il Porcellino") near Ponte Vecchio There's also a market at Piazza Santa Croce, the "Mercato delle Cascine" near Ponte della Vittoria on…