Among the famous alleys and canals of the lagoon city, time seems to have stopped. Venice, one of the most sought-after tourist destinations for culture, food and traditions but also a popular romantic stopover, embodies the needs of everyone. A jewel of Italy that takes its charm both from luxury shops and from the ancient historic shops.
If you are looking for shopping of the best brands of clothing, the area that suits you goes from the Mercerie to Piazza San Marco: passing by Calle Larga XXII Marzo is where you will find the most important mono-brand boutiques such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Armani and the most prestigious jewelry stores in the city. Also in the alleys of the city center, you can also find multi-brand boutiques such as Kirikù, Ballin or Al Duca D'Aosta, historic Venetian boutique that has made Venice its headquarters: located under the Rialto Bridge, in the boutique of the Duke you can find brands such as Celine, Balmain, GCDS, Alberta Ferretti and many others.
The rich history of a commercial power means that from all over the world come lovers of artistic crafts and tourists in search of precious souvenirs. Whether it's art, gifts or clothing, there are plenty of shopping opportunities in Venice and what makes it all more special is the magical and evocative atmosphere that you breathe in the alleys of the lagoon, especially when it is illuminated by the evening glow.
In the Rialto Bridge area you can also find Piedaterre, shop and workshop of the famous "Furlane" the typical velvet slippers used by gondoliers, become a contemporary version of a must-have very popular, thanks to the many colors and patterns. A trip through the glassworks of Murano is a must, while you can find precious fabrics in Burano. For fans of the famous Venetian masks, however, a must is Ca-Macana, between Campo Santa Margherita and Accademia, the laboratory of theater and carnival masks that also created those used in the film Eyes Wide Shout(1999).