Cantucci (almond biscuits)
USD 5–15 · From Tuscany
These crunchy, twice-baked almond treats pair perfectly with a glass of Vin Santo.
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Where to buy: Pasticceria Salza on Borgo Stretto.
What to Buy in Italy
Local goods and souvenirs worth bringing home — with photos, typical prices, and where to buy them.
Chianti Classico wine
USD 15–80 · From Tuscany
Pick up a bottle from the nearby hills to savor the region's signature Sangiovese grapes.
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Where to buy: Enoteca di Mezzo.
Leather satchel
USD 80–350 · From Tuscany
Tuscan tanneries provide soft, durable hides that age beautifully over many years of use.
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Where to buy: Pelletteria Duomo.
Limoncello di Amalfi
USD 15–45 · From Campania
Authentic versions use PGI-certified Sfusato Amalfitano lemons grown on steep local terraces.
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Where to buy: Amalfi Lemon Experience
Pisan ceramic plates
USD 20–100 · From Tuscany
Look for pieces featuring hand-painted motifs inspired by the city architecture.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche d'Arte on Via Santa Maria.
Murano Glass Art
USD 50–500
Hand-blown pieces from island furnaces carry a centuries-old tradition.
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Where to buy: Seguso Gianni, Venini, or smaller studios directly on Murano island.
Panforte di Siena
USD 8–20 · From Tuscany
A dense, chewy cake packed with candied fruit, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon.
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Where to buy: Antica Drogheria Manganelli near Piazza del Campo
Sienese Ricciarelli cookies
USD 10–25 · From Tuscany
Soft, almond-based cookies dating back to the fourteenth century with a distinct marzipan flavor.
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Where to buy: Pasticceria Nannini on Banchi di Sopra
Ceramic bowls and plates
USD 20–120 · From Tuscany
Hand-painted kitchenware from the Tuscan tradition adds an authentic touch to your table.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche d'Arte on Via Santa Maria.
Amalfi handmade paper
USD 5–40 · From Campania
This mill tradition survives from the 12th century using cold water and ancient presses.
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Where to buy: Museo della Carta (Paper Mill Museum)
Tuscan terracotta pottery
USD 30–250 · From Tuscany
The local red clay is durable and creates classic garden pots and decor.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche d'Arte, near the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Pisan artisanal leather belts
USD 40–120 · From Tuscany
Vegetable-tanned leather ages into a deep patina you rarely find in mass-market shops.
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Where to buy: Cuoieria, located along the Borgo Stretto.
Tuscan leather goods
USD 80–300 · From Tuscany
Local workshops use traditional vegetable-tanning processes to create durable, rich leather that ages well.
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Where to buy: Leather shop on Via di Citta
Handmade leather sandals
USD 50–120 · From Campania
Cobblers customize the fit to your foot while you wait in the shop.
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Where to buy: La Bottega di Napoli
Hand-painted Carrara marble decor
USD 45–300 · From Tuscany
Nearby quarries provide raw stone for delicate local stone-inlay boxes and coasters.
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Where to buy: Galleria d'Arte, near the Arno river.
Venetian Stationery
USD 10–60
Hand-marbled paper products reflect the city's rich print history.
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Where to buy: Paolo Olbi near Santa Maria del Giglio.
Saffron from San Gimignano
USD 10–40 · From Tuscany
This regional high-quality spice adds an incredible depth to risotto and pasta sauces.
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Where to buy: Small shops in San Gimignano or select delicatessens in Siena
Silk scarf with lemon motif
USD 30–90 · From Campania
Local designers mimic the colors of the coast on fine fabric.
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Where to buy: Via Lorenzo d'Amalfi boutiques
Hand-painted Vietri ceramic platter
USD 30–250 · From Campania
Bright, sun-drenched patterns reflect the coastal landscape and date back centuries.
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Where to buy: Ceramiche d'Arte Pascal
Hand-painted Vietri Ceramic Tableware
USD 20–300 · From Campania
Vibrant, sun-drenched floral patterns unique to this coastal region.
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Where to buy: Ceramica Artistica Solimene, boutiques along Corso Umberto I.
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