Castel Romano Shuttle Bus © Travelsignposts

If your Rome hotel is in the vicinity of the Vatican, you can now catch the  Castel Romano shuttle bus from Piazza Risorgimento to the Castel Romano Designer Outlet.  You do not have to make the trip to Termini Station to catch the Castel Romano shuttle that departs from via Marsala.

Piazza Risorgimento

One of our readers made this trip recently and advised that the Castel Romano outlet bus stops in Piazza Risorgimento,  where all the tourist buses park, in front of the Vatican Museum wall (see the map below).   According to Alexander the shuttle arrives just a couple of minutes before the scheduled departure time, so don’t worry if you do not see the bus waiting there.
Note:  Latest news from Castel Romano is that the shuttle buses from Piazza Risorgimento to Castel Romano are now black and not the red colour that we snapped previously.  If anyone has a picture of the new black bus, we would appreciate you sharing it.

Departure times from Piazza Risorgimento:

09:30
12:00
14:30

Departure times from Castel Romano:

10:45
13:30
16:30
20:00 (If you’re planning on catching the last departure, confirm the time with the driver during your forward journey to the outlet.  Things do change in the Eternal city!)

Shuttle Fares

The return fares are Euro 12 per person (adults), Euro 8 for children (aged 14 – 18) and Free for children under 14 years old.

Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver.  It is not necessary to make reservations for this shuttle service.

To get to Castel Romano from via Marsala, Termini Station see HERE.

(Dear Readers, If you’ve visited Castel Romano recently and any of the information on this page is no longer current,  please drop me a line to let me know so that we can update our information for the benefit of other shoppers.  Thanks.)

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan

Milan’s most luxurious shopping arcade is often referred to as “Il Salotto di Milano” or Milan’s Living Room … and wouldn’t we all love to live here.

Designed by Giuseppe Mengoni in 1861 and completed in 1877, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan’s number one shopping street.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is home to Milan’s famous restaurants and historic cafès such as the Zucca and Biffi Caffè, and is a popular meeting place for the Milanese. Prices for a cup of espresso could set you back €10, but this is nothing to the well-heeled and business types who frequent this place. We were told that Pavarotti used to lunch here quite a fair bit when he was alive. With the Galleria linked to the Teatro Alla Scala, I’m sure this is the place  for pre- and post-opera drinks and dinner for opera-goers and the opera stars as well.

Shopping

If money’s not an object, the elegant shops in the Galleria sell anything from haute couture, jewelry, expensive silverware, paintings, books, souvenirs etc.  Luxury brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton have their flagship stores in the Galleria and you’ll also find the likes of Gucci, Fendi and others as well as high street brand names here.

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is next to the Duomo and even if you’re not intending to buy anything, it is worth a visit as the architecture, elegance and shear size of the building are impressive.

This is a good place to have a drink and watch the chic Milanese go about their day.  And if you decide to have your cup of coffee in one of the famous bars and cafès, just be aware that it’ll cost you more than a few Euros. This is a known expensive arcade so if people go in with your eyes wide open,  they shouldn’t complain about being ripped off.  There’s always the option of having a drink at McDonald’s, but this kind of spoils the experience of this grand building.

Spinning on the Bull

If you see people spinning on the bull mosaic on the ground floor, it’s not the high price tag of this place that’s got these people spinning. It is believed that if you place one foot on the bull’s genitals (this caused a lot of giggles amongst the ladies in the group) and spin around three times, this will bring good luck to you. Seeing the groove in that part of the floor, it seems many people have been spinning on the bull’s nether region.

And if you’re blessed with good luck during the day, you may even be able to afford a room at the Town House Galleria, the first seven-star hotel in the world!

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Designer Outlet shopping

La Reggia Designer Outlet, the fifth of McArthurGlen’s Italian designer discount outlet malls opened in February 2010. This is Phase I, with Phase II to follow.

The new Naples designer outlet is close to historic city of Caserta and the Amalfi Coast and is within easy reach of the A1 between Rome and Naples. The Outlet has over 120 designer and famous brands at the normal discount rates available at McArthurGlen outlets.

Local attractions

Naples is a fascinating city, rich in history, culture, art, gastronomy and tradition. Historic buildings, churches, streets, ancient fortresses, caves, castles in the sea and many other attractions will keep visitors very occupied in this city which UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site in 1995.

Naples is also Sophia Loren country.  As a child she grew up at her grandmother’s place close to Naples and up to this day she keeps a keen interest in developments of the region.  If you’re lucky you might see her in the region, which we very nearly did.

Also near La Reggia Outlet is the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta, the last great building of the Italian Baroque period. With 1,200 rooms decorated in various styles and 3.2 km of park, the Palace is a popular tourist attraction as well as a set location for many films, including Star Wars and Mission Impossible III.  The city of Caserta itself is a major business centre for national and international companies.

Getting to La Reggia

The Outlet, located in Marcianise in the province of Caserta, is easily reached along the highway that connects Naples to Rome.   The good news is that you can easily reach La Reggia Designer Outlet via a number of transport options.

Address:
Provincial Road 336 (former Sannitica)
81025 – Marcianise (EC), Italy

By Shuttle Bus:

The La Reggia Shuttle service to the outlet is available every day from the centre of Naples.

Departures from Naples:
10:00 and 15.30 – Leaving from Piazza Municipio (Largo Castello)

Departure from La Reggia:
14:00 and 19:00 – Leaving from La Reggia Designer Outlet

Rates:
- Adults (over 16 years): 10 euros
- Children (14 to 16 years): 5 euros
- Children (under 14 years): Free

Payment can be made directly to the La Reggia shuttle bus driver.

By Train:

Caserta Railway Station is on the Naples – Cassino – Rome Line.  From the Caserta station there is a bus for the outlet (Line: C1RT, Caserta – Naples) which runs every 30 minutes.

By Car:

There are 2,500 car parking spaces at the Outlet.  Suggested routes are:

Highway A1 Roma – Napoli
1) Exit Caserta Sud – Marcianise. Direction industrial zone Marcianise
2) Exit Pomigliano – Villa Literno. Direction Caivano
3) Exit Caserta Nord. Direction Marcianise (via Charles III)

By Air:

The airport of Capodichino is about 20 minutes from La Reggia Designer Outlet. Take Highway A1 towards Rome, exit Caserta Sud – Marcianise.

For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.

Castel Romano Shuttle Bus

Castel Romano is very popular with designer label fans when on holidays in Rome – and I admit to being one of them!  Whereas getting to Castel Romano was a bit of a struggle in the past, unless you were prepared to pay for expensive taxi fares or join a tour, the good news for shoppers is that there are now several shuttle bus options to get you there.

(Note: If you’re still hanging on to old advice about catching the Cotral bus from Laurentina Bus Station, you can no longer do this.  During our visit in September 2009,  the Cotral buses were no longer able to stop near the outlet due to road changes in the Castel Romano region.)

Shuttle Bus Service from Rome Termini Station

There is now a daily shuttle bus service to the outlet, leaving from via Marsala, outside Rome Termini Station.

• If you’re arriving at Rome Termini Station by train, make your way to the via Marsala exit.  Turn left as you exit the station and walk about 250 metres.  The Shuttle Bus pick-up and drop-off point is just opposite the Automobile Club D’Italia at via Marsala 8.
• If you’re not going through Termini Station, the nearest crossroads to look for are via Marsala and via Solferino.

The Castel Romano outlet bus pickup/drop-off point shares the same location as the coaches that go to Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports and there are other tour coaches parked here as well.  You’ll see a couple of guys selling tickets for the airport.

The cheeky Indian ticket seller (who also sells tickets for the airport buses) reckons he can spot people who are looking to go to the outlet and he’ll seek you out. Martin Breen was there on June 12, 2011 and says that you have to buy your bus ticket from a ‘shabby booth’ 100 yards across the road (see his comments).  If anyone else has any other updates, please share. You won’t miss the big black bus (previously red) when it arrives as it’s branded with the Castel Romano logo.  In any case, just confirm with the ticket sellers that you are standing at the right spot.  Things change all the time.

Note:  If your hotel is in the vicinity of the Vatican, you can now catch the Castel Romano outlet bus that departs from Piazza Risorgimento.  For more information see HERE.

Cost of Shuttle Bus Ticket:

The return fares are Euro 12 per person (adults), Euro 8 for children (aged 14 – 18) and Free for children under 14 years old.  The journey takes about 45 minutes and you’re dropped off right at the outlet entrance. The shuttle ticket entitles you to a Privilege Card for the day which gives you a further 10% discount at certain shops. This however does not apply to items that are “on promotion” or “on sale”.

The Castel Romano shuttle bus certainly is a much easier way to get to the outlet and the return trip is just as easy as the bus will be at the same spot where you are dropped off on arrival.  Apart from the cost being half of that being charged by other providers, you also have more time at the outlet as there are a number of departure times from Castel Romano back to the city.

(Dear Readers, If you’ve visited Castel Romano recently and any of the information on this page is no longer current,  please drop me a line to let me know so that we can update our information for the benefit of others. Thank you.)

Departure times from Termini Station:

10:00
12:30
15:00

Departure times from Castel Romano:

11:15
13:45
17:00
20:00 (In summer, the last departure is at 20:30.  Confirm this with the driver on your forward journey to the outlet.  Things do change in the Eternal city!)

Other Shuttle Services

From your Rome Hotel

If you prefer the convenience of being picked up from your Rome hotel, ask the concierge to ring +39 06 37350810 or +39 329 4317686 the day before your shopping trip to Castel Romano Designer Outlet, or in any event no later than 11 am on the day of the shopping trip.  The cost of this service is 25 euros per person for a return ticket.

Shuttle Service from Piazza Barberini

To book this service call Castel Romano on +39 06 3234705 before 4 pm on the day before your shopping trip to the outlet.
The cost of this service is 21 euros per person for a round trip ticket.

Timetable:

From Monday to Thursday 2 trips per day:

- Departs from Piazza Barberini – 09:15 and 14:15 PM
- Departs from Castel Romano Designer Outlet – 13:00 and 18:00

On Saturdays and Sundays there is only 1 trip per day:
- Departs from Piazza Barberini departure – 09.15
- Departs from Castel Romano Designer Outlet departure 13:00

There are lots of advice on the internet on the process to follow to get your vat refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport. From our experience this week at Terminal 3 of Rome Fiumicino Airport, things have changed a little.
Note: The Customs offices for VAT tax reimbursements are located in the Departures Areas of Terminals T1, T3 and T5.

To  claim back your tax refund at the airport, you have to show your goods and your Vat Refund Form to the Customs officials who will then stamp your documentation if they are satisfied that the goods presented match your Refund Form. This requirement hasn’t changed.

There are two methods for getting your tax refund processed at Rome Fiumicino Airport:

Option 1:

If you are hand-carrying your purchases, it’s easier to go through Immigration first and then sort out your VAT refund at the Customs Desk past the Immigration point.  Not many people are aware of this option.

Option 2:

If you’ve done a lot of shopping and wish to pack your shopping into your check-in baggage, the process is as follows:

• You must first do your airline check-in and obtain your boarding pass. VAT Refund can only be processed at your final point of departure from the EU and your boarding pass provides evidence of your next destination. Advise the check-in person that you’d like your luggage back as you need to do your tax refund.
• With your tagged luggage, boarding pass, passport, goods purchased and tax refund form, go to the Customs Tax Refund Office which, at Terminal 3, is next to the Departure gate. Once you’ve satisfied Customs that you have all the goods that you’re claiming the tax refund for, your documentation will be stamped and you can then pack all your goods in your case. The case must be deposited through a dedicated baggage channel next to the customs office
• Your stamped tax refund document can then be deposited in the mail boxes provided by the respective tax refund companies, or if you prefer cash you can claim this once you’ve passed through Immigration. Generally, I prefer to have the cash in hand as it takes months before the claim by mail is processed and then again there’s no guarantee that it will happen.  However, as our Customs wait was so long all we had time for was to go through Immigration and then board our flight. 

Warning:

The number of times that we’ve used Option 2, we found the process to be excruciatingly slow and painful. This week’s experience is no different.  The sign explaining the process is not very clear and many non-English speaking travellers do not understand it anyway.  We were explaining to people partly by sign language what they needed to do.

The customs officials don’t seem concerned at the lengthening queue. One officer was giving a Taiwanese woman a really hard time asking to see every item on her extensive shopping list. After 40 minutes in the queue we finally make it to the head of the line and by this time a supervisor arrives. She notices from our boarding card that our flight is already boarding. The awkward customs official finishes turning the Taiwanese lady’s luggage inside out and now it’s our turn to be worked over by her. Fortunately for us, her supervisor instructs her to clear us through immediately without checking any of our goods. She wasn’t happy and muttering under her breath she lands her heavy-handed stamp on our vat refund form.

If you’re doing a lot of shopping in Rome, you should allow ample time to get your tax refund document stamped. If you happen to be behind a group of keen Taiwanese shoppers as we were, it can take more than 30 minutes. There was a huge queue behind us and people were getting rather exasperated.

OVS Storefront

If you love Italian fashion but the prices along via Condotti make you dizzy and give you heart palpitations, all is not lost. There are department stores in Italy where you can buy the latest of Italian fashions at a fraction of via Condotti prices.

Oviesse Industry or OVS is one such department store chain with a reputation for making inexpensive trendy fashion. The company’s mission statement says “We create, select and produce quality fashion clothing, with responsibility and always at a fair price ….”

Oviesse’s business model is to produce high quality fashion collections at affordable prices and with the aim of constantly renewing looks.

With traditional good Italian tailoring and by collaborating with top designers, they are able to manufacture the latest styles and trends in its clothes, but always with the emphasis on quality and price.  There is a boutique area called Baby Angel which is a range designed by Fiorucci. The garments, shoes and accessories in this collection are very attractive and mostly aimed at the younger set.  Prices range from 20 – 40 Euros for the latest collection.

Oviesse stores cater for all age groups and also has a plus-size range. At Oviesse you can find good deals on quality clothing for men, women and children and they also have a leather section. Apart from clothing, Oviesse has a large selection of cosmetics and toiletries.

There are some great bargains to be had in the clothes department. The articles on offer are always fashionable and if you like following fashion, you can certain afford to continually change looks without blowing your life savings. Oviesse is a also good place to shop for children’s clothing, since their wardrobe is in constant need of renewal.

Oviesse, or OVS Industry, is part of the Coin Group, which is the equivalent of Debenhams in England or Target in Australia.  They have 300 stores around Italy and another 25 overseas.  If you’re concerned about mass produced fashion, you needn’t worry as it’s unlikely that someone else back home will have purchased the same garment, shoes or accessories as you.

Despite the poor economic climate, Oviesse’s business is thriving which shows that people do want to keep buying fashion, if they can buy it an reasonable prices.

To find your nearest Oviesse store in Italy or elsewhere, check out Oviesse’s website on oviesse.com.  Oviesse is certainly a worthwhile place to shop at during your Italy vacation if you need to buy gifts for friends and family.

Designer shopping

Chic Designer Shopping’s Fidenza Village is set close to Parma, the charming, artistic and gastronomic centre of Italy. There are 90 luxury outlet boutiques and you’ll find Valentino, Dolce & Gabana, Missoni, Versace, Bikkembergs and many other labels here, with year round discounts of up to 70%.

The architecture of the Outlet reflects the stunning classical-style and the buildings are inspired by the operas of Verdi. The pedestrianised streets and piazzas lined with boutiques provide shoppers with a relaxed atmosphere to do their luxury shopping. Yep, no jostling with crowds or digging into bins of clothing for that “designer in a haystack” here.

Local attractions

After spoiling yourself with luxury purchases, you may wish to do some penance by walking the Pilgrim’s Way. The Via Francigena, an important route linking Rome with Northern Europe was used by pilgrims on their way to sacred Christian places of worship. The section of the route that passes through Parma was of particular strategic significance during the Middle Ages as it was the point at which people crossed the Apennine mountains to reach Rome.

If the above seems a bit drastic, then perhaps you could visit the Parma Cathedral and Baptistry, the San Donnino Fidenza Cathedral or you could indulge yourself even more by winding down in the Salsomaggiore Thermal Baths’ mineral-rich springs.

Practical Information

Fidenza Village is well connected by train and there is a special Fidenza Village Express from Milan to the Village. If driving, there are almost 2,000 car parking spaces available or you can use the car valet service.

By Shuttle:

From Fidenza train station – Free shuttle bus from the station to the Village runs daily. It departs every 40 minutes from 09:45 to 20:00. For more information call Trenitalia on 892021 or see www.trenitalia.com

From Milan – Catch the daily Fidenza Village Express which departs from the Piazza Castello 1
10:00 – Depart from Milan
16:00 – Return from the village

Tickets cost Euro 20 for adults and Euro 10 for children under 12.

By Train:

From Milan/Bologna – There are hourly services from Milan and Bologna and many of the Torino-Bologna, Genova-Bologna and the Liguria and Romagna coastal services stop at Fidenza train station.  From the station there is a free shuttle bus which takes visitors to the Village.  See above for free shuttle.

By Car:

Fidenza Village is situated midway between Milan and Bologna and is just off the A1 motorway. Exit at Fidenza/Salsomaggiore, pass the tollbooth and the Village is only 100 metres to your left.

Address:
Via San Michele Campagna
Località Chiusa Ferranda
43036 Fidenza (Parma), Italy
Tel. +39 0524 33 55 1

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun 10:00 – 20:00

Between June 11 – Sep 10
Thur opening 10:00 – 23:00

Public Holidays:
National Day Jun 2 – Open 10:00 – 20:00

For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.

McArthurGlen's Veneto Outlet

McArthur Glen’s Veneto Designer Outlet in Noventa di Piave opened in September 2008 and is the group’s fourth Italian designer discount outlet, with Naples to follow. With each new outlet, the architectural design gets more elaborate. At the Noventa di Piave Outlet, the architectural design is inspired by the elegance of the palazzos of Venice and Treviso.

The buildings are laid out along streets, plazas and squares, some of which are lined with covered archways to give you the Venetian feel while you shop. The covered archways also ensure that visitors can still carry on with their shopping if the weather is bad. There are 140 stores including major brands like Armani, Bikkembergs, Les Copains, Valentino, Costume National, and Sixty can be found at this outlet, at discounts of up to 70% all year round.

Local attractions

The attractions of Venice and the Veneto region are well known to travellers and it is estimated that over 10 million people visit Venice out of the 60 million that come to the Veneto region each year.  It’s not surprising then that the McArthurGlen group have opened an outlet in this area.

Practical Information

Situated in the Triveneto area, the Outlet is less than 40 km from Venice, 30 km from Treviso and 70 km from Padua. It is close to the motorway exit of San Donà di Piave and next to the A4 motorway that connects Venice to Trieste. Furthermore, Veneto Designer Outlet is also served by the nearby railway station of San Donà – Jesolo. There are 2,000 car parking spaces at the Outlet.

By Shuttle:

Departure from San Donà di Piave Autostazione:
From Mon – Sat: 10:35 | 11:35 | 13:10 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 19:50

Holidays: 14.30 | 16:15 | 18.45

Departure from Veneto Designer Outlet:
From Mon – Sat: 10:55 | 11:55 | 13:25 | 17:05 | 19:05 | 20:10

Holidays: 14.50 | 16:30 | 17:55 | 19:00

By Train:

Direction: Venezia/Trieste, San Donà Jesolo station.

By Car:

From Venice – Take the A4 towards Trieste – San Donà di Piave exit
From Trieste – Take the A4 towards Venice – San Donà di Piave exit

Address:
Via Marco Polo, 1
30020 Noventa di Piave (VE) – Italy
Infoline: +39 0421 5741

Opening Hours:
From Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm

Public Holidays:
Centre will be closed on June 2nd (National Day)

For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.

Directions to McArthurGlen's Serravalle Outlet

McArthurGlen says that their Serravalle Designer Outlet is the largest in Europe and Italy’s leading shopping mall.  Since its opening in September 2000, there have been four phases of developments, each one adding more retail space and prestigious designer brand names.

Over 20 million people have visited Serravalle Designer Outlet since its opening, with shoppers mainly coming from Milan, Turin and Genoa. It’s not surprising that the Milanese come here to shop since Milan is one of the top fashion capitals of the world.

At McArthurGlen Serravalle Designer Outlet there are 180 stores where you’ll find names like Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Bulgari, Trussardi, Calvin Klein, Guess, Etro, Nike, Mariella Burani and Swarovski, all at discounts ranging from 30% to 70% all year round. Being so close to the heart of haute couture, one can expect really great stuff at this outlet.

Local attractions

Surrounded by the hills of Gavi, the Serravalle Designer Outlet was built to be in perfect harmony with its surroundings.  The Outlet  encourages visitors to discover the historical area and the cultural heritage of the region and support their economy.  The mall is located about one hour from Milan and Turin, and about half an hour from the coast of Liguria, with its breathtaking scenery and views of the Cinque Terre and other well-known resorts including the enchanting town of Portofino.

Practical Information

Located off the Serravalle exit of the A7 Milan – Genoa motorway, Serravalle Designer Outlet has over 3,000 free car parking spaces.  The Outlet is open 7 days a week and with shopper-friendly hours.

By Shuttle: (Daily service)

Milan – Serravalle Designer Outlet

10:00 Depart from Milan Foro Bonaparte (MM1 Cairoli-MM2 Lanza, near Piazza Castello);
11:30 Arrive at Serravalle Designer Outlet.

Serravalle Designer Outlet – Milan

17:00 Depart from Serravalle Designer Outlet
18:30 Arrive at Milan Foro Bonaparte (MM1 Cairoli-MM2 Lanza, near Piazza Castello).

Price of return ticket:

• 20 euros for adults
• 10 euros for children from 4 to 14
• Free for children under 4

Infoline and Booking:
Phone : +39 02 867 131

By Train:

Milan-Genoa line, Arquata Scrivia station

By Car:

• A7 Milan-Genoa motorway, take the Serravalle Scrivia exit.
• A26/7 motorway link, take the Novi Ligure exit

Address:
Via della Moda, 1
I – 15069 Serravalle Scrivia (AL)
Infoline: +39 0143 60 90 00

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun  10:00 – 20:00

For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.

Enjoy a Shopping tour in Florence

If you’re a designer label junkie, or you’ve got designer label bargain hunting genes, then Florence is the city you’d want to spend some time in. There’s a lot to see and do in Florence so you’ll need to plan well to ensure that you’re not missing out on the city’s wealth of art and culture when you lose yourself in the many designer discount outlets.

Apart from McArthurGlen’s Barberino Designer Outlet in the north of Florence, The Mall is the other huge Designer Outlet centre where you can shop for luxury labels like Agnona, Alexander McQueen, Armani Jeans, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Tod’s, Valentino, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves Saint Laurent …. need I mention more!

Practical Information

Set in the Tuscan Hills, The Mall is a thirty minute drive south of Florence on the way to Leccio. Whilst The Mall was a secret that only Florentines knew about in the past, these days the secret’s out of the bag and there are buses, trains and shuttle services to conveniently get you there from Florence city centre.

By Shuttle:

There is a daily service from the centre of Florence to and from the Mall. For information and shuttle bus reservations you’ll need to contact the Information Centre on Tel: 055 865 7775.

By Bus:

The local SITA bus company has two runs a day to The Mall. They are located near the train station at:
Autostazione Sita, Via S. Caterina da Siena, 17

By Train:

Take the train from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station to Rignano Sull’Arno and continue by taxi to Leccio (about five minutes).

By Car:

From Florence – Take the A1 motorway towards Rome and take the exit marked Incisa. Take the road on the right towards Pontassieve until you reach Leccio. Continue straight through Leccio and The Mall is on the left.

From Milan – Take the A1 motorway towards Florence/Rome and take the exit marked Incisa. Take the road on the right towards Pontassieve until you reach Leccio. Continue straight through Leccio and The Mall is on the left.

From Rome – Take the A1 motorway towards Florence and take the exit market Incisa. Take the road on the right towards Pontassieve until you reach Leccio. Continue straight through Leccio and The Mall is on the left.

Go on a Shopping Tour:

If you don’t fancy finding your way out to the Mall, an easier option might be to book a tour with Viator. With this tour you’ll be taken to the Prada outlet first and then to The Mall. The cost is reasonable for the 7-hour duration of the tour. For further information on this and other Viator shopping tours click here.

Address:
Via Europa 8, 50060 Leccio
Reggello, Florence
Tel: +39 055 8657775

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun 10:00 – 19:00

For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.

Enjoy Opera in Florence where it all began.