Jun 12, 2009

Florence markets


Last weekend a group of us headed on up to Florence for a nice weekend travel. On our way to our hostel from the train we ran into a huge open-air market. This open-air market was filled with handbags, scarves, paper products, jewelry and clothing. We wanted to drop off our suitcases at our hostel and go back to the market when we had learned by asking one vendor, that they had been opened every single day from 9 am to 7 pm unless rain would come there way.

Just like many other open- air markets that are held around Rome, you can bargain down the price of an item. I had been offered a leather bag for 76 euros that was originally 95 euros. It is a nice option when you are shopping on a budget but you may need to be prepared to walk away if the bargaining does not work in your favor. I had bought scarves for three euro a piece. If you are looking for cheap scarves and you get the chance to go to Florence I suggest buying these items there. They are great prices and the same scarves are as much as 9 euro in Rome.

No comments:

Post a Comment