If
it's fashion and leather items you're looking for, you're in luck!
Venice, like most major Italian cities, has plenty of fashion and
leather items, and stores are not hard to find. The main
cluster of stores are located in the streets between Piazza San
Marco and the bridge at Rialto.
Glass is a specialty of Venice, and is made on the island of Murano.
You can purchase Venetian glass at one of the many stalls lining
Venice's narrow streets. Venetian masks (typically made for
Carnival) are another great souvenir buy. These masks vary in
style and ornamentation, but all are great purchases. Make
sure you shop around the various stores and side stalls to get the
best prices. The most expensive prices will be on the bridge
at Rialto, and at stores very close to Piazza San Marco. Other
typical Venetian souvenir products include velvet slippers and
gondolier's hats.
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