Shopping in Venice

Typical Venetian souvenirs for instance are masks that are worn in the Carnival of Venice.

For the ‘shopaholic’ in Italy that wants to buy the big branded fashion labels at a cheaper price, Milan with its designer-outlets is highly recommended. Venice has much to offer, however a classic shopper’s paradise it is not. This in no way means that one can’t spend money here – on the contrary! The products that one can take home from here are simply not of the usual type. Typical Venetian souvenirs for instance are masks that are worn in the Carnival of Venice. The price ranges from cheap to almost unaffordable. The same applies to the glass from the glass-blowers on Murano.

Also expensive is genuine Burano-lace- marbled paper however is a Venetian souvenir that is well affordable. Below is an overview as to where one can discover what: In Castello and San Marco are the most expensive shops of the city, with international fashion labels and high-quality shops for glass, porcelain, and silver and luxury household linen.

In La Fenice one will find the most antique dealers – a shopping spree in Canareggio is ideal for those looking to buy something original for very little money. At the Rialto market between the Rialto Bridge and the ‘Pescaria’ one can buy local culinary specialities between the hours of 8am – 4pm. Local delicacies can also be found at Giacomo Rizzo (address: Calle San Giovanni Crisostomo 5778) – how about pasta in a gondola-shape for instance?

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Shopping in Venice