15 Best Places to Shop in Around the Duomo, Florence

Come here for men's trousers, cashmere sweaters, and shirts with details like mother-of-pearl buttons.

One of several locations in the historic center, this place has been making that classic Florentine peacock paper for decades.

Renaissance goldsmiths provide the inspiration for this dazzling jewelry with a contemporary feel. There is another branch in the San Lorenzo district.

This shop has been selling both Italian and non-Italian food since 1860. If you're tired of mozzarella and feel the need for some cheddar, this is the place to find it.

Trendy Diesel started in Vicenza; its gear is on the "must-have" list of many Italian teens.

Still in operation after four generations, this Florentine institution sells antique jewelry and makes pieces to order; you can also get old jewelry reset here.

Florence's king of coral, Gherardi has the city's largest selection of finely crafted pieces, as well as cultured pearls, jade, and turquoise.

For something to wear for a night out, check out Liu-Jo.

The surreal window displays hint at the trendy yet tasteful clothing inside this fascinating alta moda (high-style) boutique, which first opened in 1929 and stocks the world's top designers. Its atrium restaurant, Floret, is an oasis for vegans and vegetarians with bowls, salads, and cold-pressed juices.

Every Thursday morning from September through June the covered loggia in Piazza della Repubblica hosts this lively market—a riot of plants, flowers, and difficult-to-find herbs.

If you're looking for cheery, inexpensive trinkets to take home, roam through the stalls under the loggia of the Mercato del Porcellino.

Shop for knitwear at the Florence outpost of the Italian brand known for its bold pieces.

Gold jewelry and other beauteous objects are priced according to the level of craftsmanship and the value of gold bullion that day.

The Florentine designer has clothes for those with a tiny streak of rebelliousness. Sizes run small.

This shop has been vending high-quality clothing—the kind that goes next to bare skin—since 1895. Remember that luxury comes at a price.