Outlet shopping in Tuscany

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Whether the ancient Romans already had outlets in Tuscany is not documented, but for many, visiting an outlet on vacation is simply part of it - even if this is admittedly not a matter with historical reference. However, it is gratifying that there are very appealing outlets in Tuscany that also exude a certain Tuscan ambience.

At this point we would like to introduce you to two selected outlets:

1. The Barberino Designer Outlet near Florence

Location:	50031 Barberino del Mugello (Click here for map view) Via Meucci snc
Number of shops:	just over 100
Internet address:	www.mcarthurglen.it/barberino
Email:	infobarberino [at] mcarthurglen [dot] com
Telephone hotline:	0039 055 842161

A shop village was created here in an appealing architecture. Due to the inviting design as a shopping village, not only women like to go there to stroll, look and buy. A playground has been set up for children, and there are cafes and restaurants. The outlet is also open on Sundays. It is just off the A1 motorway (Florence-Bologna) so it is easy to get to (click here for map view).
You can move freely from shop to shop like in a pedestrian zone. Everything looks typically Italian with piazzas, bridges and babbling fountains. The prices are usually around 30% below the normal price. In around 100 shops you will find major brands for fashion for the whole family, as well as shoes, sporting goods, electronics, cosmetics and more. Must-have brands like DESIGUAL are also represented with shops. Otherwise you will of course also meet old friends here: Prada, Benneton, Adidas, Puma, Diesel, Levis, D&G, Lacoste, Guess, CalvinKlein, etc.

Ab Florence There is also a regular shuttle bus from the main train station (Stazione S. Maria Novella, click here for map view).

2. The Valdichiana Outlet Village near Lucignano

Location:	Foiano della Chiana (Click here for map view) Via Enzo Ferrari 5
Number of shops:	just over 140
Internet address:	http://www.valdichianaoutlet.it/index2.php?pagina=outlet
Email:	ufficioinformazioni [at] valdichianaoutlet [dot] it
Telephone hotline:	0039 0575 649926

In the neighboring town of Lucignano, Foiano della Chiana, you will find the shopping center "Valdichiana Outlet Village" (click here for map view). Here you can buy cheap top brands from, among others, Italian fashion designers. Discounts of 30% -70% are promised. There are many shops of the big labels, as well as bars, restaurants etc.

The outlet is also designed in a very "Italian/Tuscan" style and therefore has a very distinctive and appealing feel. Here you can The whole family spent many hours Spend time with plenty of variety.

The opening times are Mondays from 14 p.m., otherwise 00 a.m. - 10 p.m., in summer also on Sundays.

3. The outlet THE MALL near Florence

Location:	50066 Leccio (Click here for map view) Via Europe 8
Number of shops:	almost 30
Internet address:	http://www.themall.it/de/
Email:	info@themall.it
Telephone hotline:	0039 055 8657775

Only a good 30 kilometers from Florence you will find the small but fine outlet "The Mall" (click here for map view). Major brands from Alexander McQueen to Yves Saint Laurent are represented here. As usual, you will also receive discounts of between 30% and 70% depending on the season. There is also a café, restaurant and bar, all of which are quite stylish.

The mall is easily accessible via the A1. It lies between Arezzo and Florence, leave the motorway at the Incisa-Reggello exit. If you are arriving from the immediate vicinity (including Florence) and do not want to use your own car, THE MALL offers a special shuttle service that you can reserve via the above telephone number. From Florence you can also easily reach the mall by bus, which runs every half hour in the morning and evening and every hour for the rest of the day. You start from the bus station in Florence, which is near the main train station. The trip costs around 5 euros.

The mall is closed on March 31st, otherwise open daily (including Sundays) between 10:00 a.m. and 19:00 p.m.