Shopping has long become international, so lovers of fashionable things can now make purchases in absolutely any country and in any store. Outlets are especially popular today, where you can buy clothes and shoes for both adults and children. In particular, local residents and tourists from Russia fell in love with the Barberino Designer Outlet. It is located in Florence (Italy) and, in terms of the number of brands represented in it, can compete with the largest trading floors in Europe.
Outlet Description
Barberino Designer Outlet belongs to the McArthurGlen group of companies. And this means that the quality of service meets all modern requirements. Located Barberino Designer Outlet in a beautiful place, very close to Florence. In addition, a river called Sieve flows through the territory of the outlet, which adds even more picturesqueness to the landscape.
The shopping complex itself is essentially a village of many shops located in one-story and two-story buildings. From the side, the whole outlet resembles an old Italian-style street. At the moment, the Barberino Designer Outlet is expanding: several more house-shops along the river are being built to the shopping center.
Schedule
The operating mode of the outlet "Barberino" is quite convenient for visitors. On weekdays, the work day starts at 10 in the morning and ends at 8 in the evening. A little more time for shopping is available on weekends, as the mall closes at 9pm.
How to get there
Just a 30-40 minute drive from Florence is the Barberino Designer Outlet. How to get to it by bus? A branded bus (or, as it is also called, a shuttle) carries visitors to the Barberino twice a day. The first flight at 10 am, the second at 14.30. The landing place is a stop in the area of the square of the railway station, not far from the Bata store. You can also return to Florence by the same shuttle, which leaves the outlet at 13.30 and at 6 pm.
As for the fare, it will cost adults about 15 euros, for children under 16 years old - 8 euros, and for children under 14 years old the fare is free. Conveniently, there is no need to purchase tickets in advance - you can safely buy them directly on the bus. It is worth noting that you can’t get to the "village" on public transport or railway transport.
The most convenient way to plan your own car trip is in the Barberino Designer Outlet. Outlet Address: Via Meucci, 50031 Barberino di Mugello FI. When leaving Florence, it is better to take the A1 motorway towards Bologna, and then go down the ramp onto Barberino di Mugello. The navigator in this matter will help you to easily approach the main entrance and take a place in the parking lot.
Trade marks
In total, the Barberino Designer Outlet brands are represented on the shelves of more than 130 stores. Their number is gradually increasing, as the territory of the outlet is doing more. Here you can buy items from brands such as Calvin Klein, Geox, Puma, Timberland, Benetton, Richmond, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pupa, Prada, Harmont Blaine, Diesel, Bose and many others.
The presence of boutiques in the outlet for every taste allows you to make successful purchases for people of any age. In the center, lovers of sports style, classics, and smart casual will find a suitable thing . The boutiques boast a wide range of clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags, including even wedding and evening dresses.
Extra bonuses
As with the entire McArthurGlen group outlet network, the Barberino Designer Outlet offers serious discounts on various products. On promotional days or sales periods, discounts can reach 70 percent. Tourists from the Russian Federation are especially attracted by the days of sales in this outlet, as a large selection of branded items and affordable prices for them cheer up. Recently, private shopping tours to European countries have become fashionable. “Barberino” is one of the ten best outlets where you can “stock up” with quality things.
Group visits are also possible, for which special programs are provided. So, each member of the group can get a discount card for ten percent, which can be used in any boutique you like. The only condition is to pre-book a group visit (at least 72 hours before arrival at the outlet) so that there is time to prepare discount cards and all the necessary information.
In addition, tourists from other countries have the opportunity to make a tax refund. To do this, you must first pay attention to whether there is a sign in the store with the inscription Tax Refund, which means a tax refund. Then, after the purchase, contact the cashier with a request to issue a special check, which is presented to the customs at the airport. Money is returned at the tax refund office, directly at the airport.
Customer reviews
There are different opinions on the Barberino Designer Outlet, reviews of which can be found on many shopping websites. Mostly visitors are pleased with its location, as it is convenient to get to the outlet from Florence and from Bologna. Also, the buyers enjoy the picturesque nature, the beauty that surrounds the village of shops and boutiques. Here you can relax after a tiring search for the right things in a cafe, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
In addition, there is a covered parking lot, which is important in the summer, when in Italy it is hot and cars are very hot in the sun. What other benefits does the Barberino outlet have? In addition to shopping, you can visit various events, including fashion parties, presentations, seminars on modern trends, style trainings, concert performances with live music, festivals, etc. And for the convenience of customers there are info centers where you can get advice; playgrounds are thought out, polite staff working in several languages works.