Puglian extra virgin olive oil
USD 12–40
The region produces more olive oil than any other part of Italy.
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Where to buy: Small family-run masseria shops and specialized food stores like Enoteca La Pignata.
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What to Buy in Italy
Local goods and souvenirs worth bringing home — with photos, typical prices, and where to buy them.
Limoncino citrus liqueur
USD 15–30
Elban limoncino uses local island citrus, resulting in a brighter, less syrupy finish.
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Where to buy: Mercato Coperto, Via della Carmignani
Handmade leather gloves
USD 60–150
Tailored Italian lambskin is supple, long-lasting, and far more refined than mass-produced imports.
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Where to buy: Piumi in Via della Scrofa
Handmade Florentine paper
USD 5–40
Intricate, colorful marbled patterns are applied by hand using oil-based dyes.
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Where to buy: Giulio Giannini e Figlio near the Pitti Palace.
Furlane slippers
USD 45–80
These velvet house shoes are a stylish, durable legacy of Italian artisan workshops.
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Where to buy: Boutique Calzature, Via del Prione.
Panettone
USD 25–50
This Milanese sweet bread is best when bought from a historic bakery rather than a supermarket.
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Where to buy: Pasticceria Marchesi or Pasticceria Cova.
Italian silk necktie
USD 50–180
Roman tailors craft ties from heavy Como silk that holds a perfect, dimpled knot all day.
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Where to buy: Via dei Condotti tailors
Hand-painted ceramic oil cruet
USD 25–50
Local potters create functional kitchen items featuring coastal Mediterranean motifs.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche d'Arte, Via Prione.
Leather journal
USD 30–70
Tuscan-tanned leather is widely available here, often bound by local artisans.
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Where to buy: Cartoleria Storica, Corso Cavour.
Hand-painted terracotta pottery
USD 20–120
These pieces often feature local motifs like anchors or Mediterranean blooms unique to Tuscany.
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Where to buy: Artisan workshops along the harbor waterfront
Balsamic vinegar
USD 30–150
Aged, syrupy vinegar from nearby Modena that packs intense flavor compared to supermarket versions.
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Where to buy: I Tre Mercanti in Castello
Bronte pistachio paste
USD 8–25
These volcanic-soil nuts are richer and more vibrant than any supermarket alternative.
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Where to buy: Caseificio Borderi, Ortigia Market
Lava stone sculpture
USD 40–250
Carved directly from Mount Etna basalt, these pieces are heavy, matte, and enduring.
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Where to buy: Artigianato Etna, Via Maestranza
Murano glass vase
USD 50–1250
Hand-blown glass from Murano artisans remains the gold standard for intricate craftsmanship.
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Where to buy: Seguso Gianni, Venini, or small workshops on Murano island.
Cantucci almond cookies
USD 8–20
These twice-baked biscuits are best dipped in local Vin Santo dessert wine.
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Where to buy: Antonio Mattei biscuit shop, which has operated since 1858.
Opera dei Pupi puppet
USD 80–400
Hand-carved wooden knights reflect a traditional theater art form unique to Sicily.
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Where to buy: Vaccaro Puppet Workshop, Ortigia
Testa di Moro ceramic vase
USD 60–300
Hand-painted ceramic heads tell local folklore through vivid colors and detailed features.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche Sofia, Ortigia
Vietri ceramic dinner plate
USD 25–90
These hand-painted plates feature vibrant, splashy designs that reflect the blues and yellows of the coast.
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Where to buy: Ceramica Sorrrentina, Corso Italia
Alabaster sculpture
USD 30–300
The translucent stone is hand-carved into intricate bowls and lamps using centuries-old techniques.
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Where to buy: Alabaster workshops scattered throughout the town center near Piazza dei Priori.
Hand-painted ceramic plate
USD 20–90
Ceramics from the Lazio region feature distinct, earthy motifs hand-brushed by family workshops.
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Where to buy: Bottega Ceramica at Campo de Fiori