La Rinascente
Florence
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Located in the bustling centre of the city, this Italian department store in Piazza della Repubblica has a wide variety of menswear, womenswear, cosmetics, jewellery, and home goods. You can find stylish options ranging from formal to casual, and from classic to modern. Be sure to stop by the Caffe la Terrazza on the top floor for a delicious meal or drink with a breathtaking view of the Cathedral.
Shopping
Florence's two central streets — via Tornabuoni and via della Vigna Nuova — are the best places to head to when it comes to the most exclusive boutiques, leather goods, and stylish shoes. Here you can find internationally known Italian fashion brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Ermanno Scervino. Besides shops, Florence is rich in open-air markets. If you want to buy leather goods or clothes, go to the market of San Lorenzo in the Old Town or to the Market of the Porcellino, sheltered under the sixteenth-century Loggia del Porcellino.