Shopping in Emilia-Romagna Region - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

RIMINI If you want to buy things from the well-known brands as well as from the local designers, you should visit one of the outlets, which is practically a small “village” with shops and restaurants. Emilia-Romagna hasn’t stayed away from this tendency and you may find several such places here. You can find out how to reach each of the outlets on their websites. Usually there are buses going there from the big cities, but of course, it is easier to go by a rented car or a bike. Baldinini Factory, Fidenza Village, Castel Guelfo The Style, Fashion Outlet, Romagna Shopping Valley – you can easily find each of these outlets on a map, as they are located close to the big cities.
The region has more than 2,500 hotels. Historical places of hospitality, resort complexes and hotels located in secluded scenic areas are especially popular among tourists. The town of … Open
If you want to bring home a souvenir, don’t pass by the local alcohol. Sparkling wine Lambrusco is quite popular here thanks to its pleasant taste and quite an affordable price. Besides, it is hard to find it outside the region. Try Nocino liqueur, which is made from spirit, nuts, sugar, and spices. A small bottle of this drink will warm you during those long winter evenings and make you remember this welcoming land. If you are not afraid that your souvenir might go bad during the trip, buy Mortadella, a sausage from Bologna, made according to the traditional recipes. However, if your trip back home takes more than a day, there is a chance the product might start to go bad.
You can buy traditional balsamic vinegar, which they usually add to the salads. There is also a typical balsamic sauce, which has a sour-sweet taste and a viscous consistency. It is also added to the salads, going perfectly with any fruit. You should most certainly buy at least one of the local types of cheese. Raw-smoked sausage, pasta, green olive oil – those are the things to buy in Emilia-Romagna at low prices. If you prefer to buy not food, but something useful, you should purchase a coffeemaker from the local manufacturers. They are of the greatest quality, thanks to the Italians’ huge love for coffee. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Emilia-Romagna region is situated in the northern part of Italy. It is one of the largest regions of the country. Since ancient times, this area was of great strategic importance, so first … Open
It is an interesting fact, that the more you go to the south of the region, the lower the prices get, but the range of the products decreases as well. The only exception is the bags from the local producers. They are cheaper in the central part of Emilia-Romagna, and the selection is wider. The biggest factories, which produce those accessories, are located here. Remember, it is not common at Italian markets to touch the products with your hands. If you don’t know the name of the thing you like, just point on it and say “per favore”, which means “please”.
Bologna Despite the Italian temper, it is not common to bargain at the market, as they usually sell the products, which they grew or made themselves. Though, you are totally allowed to ask for a discount at clothes or a shoe store. At the market, pay more attention to the stores, where there is a line in front of them, as the Italians won’t waste their time buying non-quality goods.
Emilia-Romagna is one of the best places for holidays with kids in Italy. There are kilometers of fine sandy beaches, where you will find trampolines, slides, children’s playgrounds. … Open
Every other weekend there is a flea market near the San Stefano basilica in Bologna. There you can buy paintings, bags, old press, carvings, and even furniture. The gardeners should visit Albinelly market in Modena – you will find flowers of all shapes and sizes here. At the Trento Trieste square in Ferrara on a Saturday you can buy almost everything, from food to brand clothes. If you want to buy a porcelain item, go to Faenza. Here you will not only be able to buy various porcelain household goods but also visit the International Museum of Ceramics.
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Shopping in Italy

When choosing souvenirs from Italy, eyes literally run up. Very popular as gifts are local products like cheeses, dried tomatoes, pesto sauce, spices, wine, liqueurs, and olive oil. Italians are very proud of their historical heritage, and therefore a lot of local souvenirs are devoted to antiquity and the middle ages. In the shops near the volcano Etna, you can buy a lot of products from volcanic lava. Often from it they make figurines and statuettes of heroes of the local epic: Roman gods and heroes. From Venice, you should bring Venetian masks and other carnival attributes. … Open
Reference information
Map of all outlets
Designer outlets in Emilia-Romagna Region and nearby
♥   Outlet 'Castel Guelfo Outlet City' Via del Commercio 20A, Poggio Piccolo, Italy, 37 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map
♥   Outlet 'BARBERINO DESIGNER OUTLET' Via Meucci snc, Barberino di Mugello (FI), 50031, Italy, 52.9 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map
♥   Outlet 'The Mall Luxury Outlet' Via Europa 8, Leccio Reggello, 50066, Italy, 87.7 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map
♥   Outlet 'Fidenza Village' Via San Michele Campagna, Localit Fidenza, 43036, Italy, 95.7 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map
♥   Outlet 'Franciacorta Outlet Village' Piazza Cascina Moie 1/2, Rodengo Saiano, 25050, Italy, 148.2 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map
♥   Outlet 'NOVENTA DI PIAVE DESIGNER OUTLET' Via Marco Polo 1, Noventa di Piave (VE), 30020, Italy, 173.8 km from Emilia-Romagna Region. On the map

Shopping advices for the whole region around Emilia-Romagna Region

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