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The Franceschini family runs one of the best seafood restaurants in Italy. Excellent wine list.
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Rossi has been in the same family for four generations. They sell elegant pieces from the top names in Italian jewellery design, while their Viale Marconi boutique carries fashionable gold and silver adornments for the younger set.
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Bruna Fontani’s exquisite embroidery and needlepoint is inspired by medieval Sienese art, from illuminated manuscripts to Lorenzetti frescoes.
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Since 1895 this has been the principal outlet for alabaster artisans without a shop of their own.
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A plethora of wines, olive oils and local artisan products, including Aghiari lace, Monte San Savino ceramics and wrought iron.
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Tacky souvenir shops line the Via S. Giovanni, selling medieval-style crossbows, swords and flails of varying degrees of realism. Most of them are small and very blunt, but some are fully functional.
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Visit the shop of this local sculptor who creates original bronzes as well as replicas of works in the museum.
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Suckling pigs roast on spits in the open fireplace; low stone vaults add to the atmosphere. Try the tris di primi sampler plate of three first courses.
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Fioretta Bacci works her giant looms at the back, turning out colourful, unique knitwear.
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Come here for savings on clothes, shoes and accessories by names such as Armani, Gucci, St Laurent and Bottega Veneta. The outlet centre runs a shuttle bus from Florence (055 865 7775). The modern building is marked “café” and is 3 miles (5 km) off the main road.
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