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he musts of “made in Tuscany” shopping – Palazzo Ruspoli, located in the very heart of Old Florence, is just a few minutes away from the main streets of international shopping such as Via della Vigna Nuova, Via Roma and Via de’ Calzaiuoli. Just a brisk walk separates your room from all the showrooms of the great fashion designers: Armani, Versace, Gucci, Prada e Neuber, are only but a thought off the top of the head among the endless possibilities of quality shopping in Florence. Lovers of jewellery art can’t miss Via Tornabuoni, with the Bulgari and Cartier boutiques, and especially Ponte Vecchio along which one can find the laboratories of gold manufactures that have made Florence famous world-wide. If looking for an original and unique present, nothing could be better than the eau de toilette of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica in Santa Maria Novella, chosen among thousands of herbs, spices and elixirs in a 11th century Chapel.

he outlets and markets of Florence – for your shopping you shouldn’t forget about the outlets of the most important fashion brands like “the Mall”, hosting first rate names such as Gucci, Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo and the outlets of Prada and Dolce e Gabbana, all just a 40 minutes drive away from Palazzo Ruspoli. We will give you all the directions necessary to reach the outlets with your own car, or arrange alternatives such as renting a car with driver or booking the daily shuttle service running directly from Florence to the outlets.
For those who wish to get a taste of Florence traditions, the market of San Lorenzo, on the same block as the relais, is the first stop for those tourists that love to cruise around streets markets on the lookout for a good deal for shopping, an original souvenir from Florence or some typical culinary products (olive oil, mushrooms, wild boar ham).
We also point out: the market of Porcellino, where one can buy the famous traditional straw products of Florence, hand made crafts and leather goods; the flee market, recommended to those interested in furniture and objects from the past, stamps and local antiques, located in the Santa Croce area of Florence, the same that attracts people interested in visiting the homonymous church, a masterpiece of Florence gothic architecture.