Florence 2026

A collection of 19 places curated by Rachel

Places in this collection

  1. Santa Margherita Ligure

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    16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

    Elegant and relaxed town on the Italian Riviera, a great alternative to the usual hot spots. The train station is right in town and so many places are just minutes away. It's right on the water with a walkable center full of cafes, bakeries, shops and restaurants just steps away from the sea.

    Santa Margherita LigureView on Google Maps
  2. Florence

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    Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

    Don't only experience Florence.

    FlorenceView on Google Maps
  3. Stresa

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    28838 Stresa, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

    Located way in the north of Italy on Lago Maggiore. Hotels are right on the water with tons of flowers. Three minute walk from your hotel are three little islands that you can boat to in about 10 minutes. White peacocks roaming all over. Castles full of amazing art.

    StresaView on Google Maps
  4. Lucca

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    55100 Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy

    Medieval town that spirals in like a circle. Feels like you've teleported to a different time. Spend all day roaming through the shops and trying really good food.

    LuccaView on Google Maps
  5. Lake Garda

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    Italy

    Lake beaches and castles with turquoise water. Resort that remapped my brain.

    Lake GardaView on Google Maps
  6. Syracuse

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    96100 Syracuse, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy

    Located down on the bottom east coast of Sicily. Classic vibe where people are just not on their phones enjoying life. The true dolce vita.

    SyracuseView on Google Maps
  7. Trapani

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    91100 Trapani, Free municipal consortium of Trapani, Italy

    Beachside town that has a wall that wraps all the way around. Sunsets here are legendary, the food is incredible. Short 30 minute boat ride away from two of the coolest islands that I've been to in the Mediterranean.

    TrapaniView on Google Maps
  8. Favignana

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    Free municipal consortium of Trapani, Italy

    Cool island in the Mediterranean.

    FavignanaView on Google Maps
  9. Levanzo

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    Italy

    Cool island in the Mediterranean.

    LevanzoView on Google Maps
  10. Alcamo

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    91011 Alcamo, Free municipal consortium of Trapani, Italy

    AlcamoView on Google Maps
  11. Mazzarò

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    98039 Taormina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

    MazzaròView on Google Maps
  12. Bottega del Giglio

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    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 42r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Leather bags, belts, and card holders embossed with initials; perfect souvenir; free keychain if you mention Lauren

    Bottega del GiglioView on Google Maps
  13. Intrend

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    Via Tommaso Alva Edison, 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino FI, Italy

    Designer clothing, specifically designer coats, at insane prices. They put their label on these pieces and mark them down to like a tenth of the retail price. Cashmere, 100% wool, stunning material pieces.

    IntrendView on Google Maps
  14. Intrend

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    Largo Corsia dei Servi, 15N03, 20122 Milano MI, Italy

    Designer clothing, specifically designer coats, at insane prices. They put their label on these pieces and mark them down to like a tenth of the retail price. Cashmere, 100% wool, stunning material pieces.

    IntrendView on Google Maps
  15. Scuola del Cuoio S.r.l.

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    Via di S. Giuseppe, 5/R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Historic leather shop in the monastery behind Santa Croce, teaches and makes handcrafted leather goods using traditional Florentine techniques, can get wallets and belts that are hand stamped with initials or a symbol

    Scuola del Cuoio S.r.l.View on Google Maps
  16. FRAU LEMAN Handmade Leather Goods

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    Via dei Serragli, 61R, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

    Completely female owned and run shop on the other side of the river in Florence, Stephanie sources all of her materials in Tuscany and she hand makes them

    FRAU LEMAN Handmade Leather GoodsView on Google Maps
  17. Il Bisonte S.p.A.

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    Viale Hanoi, 12, 50065 Pontassieve FI, Italy

    Great option if you like a more contemporary style, 100% made in Tuscany, everything that they do: their tanning, sewing sourcing of the leather -everything is done within 30 kilometres of Pontessieve

    Il Bisonte S.p.A.View on Google Maps
  18. BENHEART

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    Via della Vigna Nuova, 85 R, 50123 Firenze FI

    They actually have a few locations however their quality is great, really great option for leather shoes and leather jackets, 100% made in Italy

    BENHEARTView on Google Maps
  19. Tornabuoni Tuscany Leather

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    Piazza del Duomo, 21R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Great for more contemporary style bags specifically, I like their vegetable-tanned Italian leather bags, 100% made in Tuscany

    Tornabuoni Tuscany LeatherView on Google Maps