What are some good suveniers to bring back from Italy for myself and other people?

Question

I'll be in Rome, Venice, and Florence.

Answer 1

I just returned from Florence & Rome.  Italy is known for their fine leather goods.  They also have beautiful pashmina's which made excellent gifts and they are sold everywhere, be careful to get the 100% cashmere, and NEVER pay the price that's advertised.  Also, all over Florence & Rome you'll find apron's of the David statue from the neck down that also made excellent gifts.  There are street vendors that have paintings of Italy that you can bring home to frame for yourself or others.  Hope this gives you some good ideas.

Answer 2

The coffee is amazing, the chocolate is cheap in cost and there is NOTHING that even compares in the states. You can also bring back hard cheeses, wine, or other interesting foods you find.

Another great thing in Rome is there are always a bunch of people selling knock-off designer bags (or who knows, maybe they are stolen designer bags) but I bought my sister a really cute Gucci bag for about 20 euro.

I also went to a book store while I was there and bought a few copies of books in Italian (The Giving Tree, a couple picture books).

Basically anything you bring back for people will be special because it's from Italy!

Answer 3

What to buy in Florence:

http://www.tuscanweb.com/articles/207/

http://www.tuscanweb.com/articles/392/

Hope it helps.

Answer 4

leather items, jewelry.  Jewelry in Italy is spectacular!  Same with Shoes or Purses!  Definately canned 'Ragu'!  Not to mention Vino!!!  Best wine in Europe comes from Italy (cheaper than a Coco-cola!)  Ciao!

Answer 5

pack some good things back.

Answer 6

pictures and experiences. dont worry so much about shopping and gathering things to show others you were there. worry about living it up and making memories!

Answer 7

Personally, I think the "Ciao, Roma" hats are cute and the "Ciao Bella, Firenze" T-shirts. These are all in the styles of the Coca-Cola symbol and they are not tacky like most souvenirs. The t-shirts come in many colors and are really cute for females.  They have them for Rome, Venice and Florence so you get to show that you went there while wearing it. They have them at most souvenir stands in these cities. I bought key chains and other small souvenirs but they broke and weren't as useful as the clothing.

Answer 8

I like pretty Christmas ornaments from different places. See if they collect anything,some people like shot glasses,refrigerator magnets,tshirts,things like that.

Answer 9

have a great time- there's no use in going if you don't have fun!  :-)

Answer 10

rome:

http://www.mariorossi.it/mariorossi/fram...

venice:

http://shops.venicexplorer.net/index.php...

florence:

http://www.firenze-online.com/negozi/

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i think you can buy in rome shirts and pope's souvenirs, in venice jewelry in murano glasses (see the logo antica murrina veneziana...it's the best.) in florence you can buy biscuits named cantucci and panpepato. you can buy some liquor like limoncello or amaretto di saronno...

if you came in sicily go in catania and we can see...

good holidays and happy travel!!!!

Answer 11

why would you buy some meaningless cheap thing only to get to your house and shelve it somewhere. Instead I would get my self something really nice I can wear or use often...

How about a designer wallet, a designer shirt, anice coffee set, a watch a necklace......

hope this helps...

Answer 12

Hi rebecca, surely you has to bring back original italian pasta for you and your friend!

I would not bring with me little statues and similar things..

Answer 13

Florence - there are markets in Firenze that sell all kinds of beautiful leather goods eg. belts handbags, shoes wallets etc

Venice - Venetian glass

Rome - There are stalls everywhere selling all sorts of stuff , replica marble statues from the Roman times, religious memorabilia, books

Answer 14

T shirts

Jewlry

stuffed animals

Candy

Answer 15

t-shirts, i think.

or how about a mini gondola from venice?! =]

Answer 16

maybe a shirt are a globe are something thats got its name on it.