According to Vinsky about shopping in Italy, in Turin, the best place to go shopping is the longest street in Europe, Via Garibaldi. There are a lot of them! No, this is not about boutiques, but about the most ordinary shops where you can find quality clothes.
Perhaps many were surprised, because Turin is known as a city-museum in the open air and is in no way a place for making profitable purchases. But in vain! Because there are a large number of spats and outlets that are unknown to many tourists, but so popular among the local population.
Is it worth it to go?
So, what awaits you if you decide to go to this wonderful city:
- discounts on branded items from past collections;
- purchase of clothes of little-known or young Italian designers at an affordable price;
- purchase of quality shoes in outlets.
First of all, shopping in Turin's shops will appeal to those who do not like crowds at the box office and want to find places where Italians themselves dress. One of the peculiarities of shopping in this city is that discounts and sales last longer than in Milan. Therefore, there are few tourists, and things are bought up much more slowly. In addition, many shopaholics have repeatedly mentioned in their reviews that there is a wide range of goods and a high probability of finding their size.
Where and when
Turin offers its guests a bit of everything: shops of medium Italian brands, branded boutiques, well-known and largest outlets, such as Serravalle and Fox Town, as well as sputches where you can find inexpensive things from world designers.
The proximity to one of the fashion capitals - Milan - adds a special charm to shopping in Turin. The reviews claim that the trip will take only a few hours, and take away 2 times more things. The only drawback that many tourists have pointed out is the impossibility of bulk purchases. It is difficult to find stores that offer one product in large quantities.
You need to come here during seasonal sales that take place around the world, including in Italy: from January to the end of February and from July to the last days of summer. The discount during this period will reach 50%. As for outlets, they work year-round and the maximum price tag reaches -70%.
List of all shopping centers
Below are the names and addresses of the best markets and shops of the city:
- Turin's largest shopping center, Le Fornaci, is located on Via Tornino, 31, Beinasco.
- Albagiochi Market. Address: Via Poliziano 34, Int. 5.
- For baby items, head to Babylandia, located on La Thuile 11bis / D.
- Via Roma is Turin's most successful shopping street. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will have to walk a lot and long, because Via Roma stretches from the main square to the railway station. In addition to clothes, you can find jewelry, books, jewelry - and all this at very nice prices.
- Megamall 8 Gallery Lingotto is a shopping center, which in importance takes an honorable second place in the city. Under its roof, more than a hundred boutiques and shops with clothes, shoes, appliances, jewelry, household goods, etc.
Shopping program in Turin (Italy): day one
Shopping should be devoted not just one, but two whole days. To begin with - a tour of the city.
In the historical center, as well as in Milan, there are not only luxury boutiques, but also medium-sized brands. For example, in the vicinity of Chanel is MaxMara, and opposite Dolce & Gabbana, there may be a completely democratic Sisley or Benetton. It is worth noting that in Turin almost all Italian brands are represented. In addition, especially attentive tourists find here boutiques of little-known designers in Russia who offer luxury quality clothing, but at an affordable cost.
Roba di Kappa, Gant and Armani are a 20-minute drive from the city center.
Day two: exploring the surroundings
The only problem with shopping in Turin is the lack of shoe matches. But this flaw can easily block the presence of fur studios, where fur coats are much cheaper than in Milan.
Just half an hour away is the city of Biella, in which reviews recommend visiting small luxury outlets of brands such as Gucci, Sergio Rossi, La Perla and even shoe matches of little-known Italian brands. They are notable for the fact that they are not quite popular with tourists. The main category of buyers is local residents. This fact significantly affects the value of things. For example, the approximate cost of leather shoes is from 2000 rubles, boots are slightly more expensive - from 3000 rubles. And it's out of sales!
"Serravalle"
Where else to go shopping in Turin? Although the Serravalle Designer Outlet is located in the vicinity of Milan, this does not in the least prevent shopaholics from coming here for the next “batch” of purchases, especially since it takes only 1.5 hours.
Pros:
- a large number of stores - after expansion, their number exceeded 200;
- the best choice of clothing for men;
- a lot of baby products;
- developed infrastructure;
- work schedule: from 10 am to 8 pm;
- an atelier works in the territory;
- many sellers speak Russian.
Minuses:
- crowds of people in the season of sales;
- very few women's clothing, the right size;
- rare update of goods.
Advice from shopaholics: start your trip to Serravalle with boutiques of the most well-known and well-known brands, because at the end of the working day their assortment is very poor. But this does not mean that you need to neglect other points. Sometimes, equally high-quality things can be found in unremarkable stores of local brands.
Address: Via della Moda, 1 15069 Serravalle Scrivia (AL) Italy.
The legendary FoxTown
Convenient proximity to Switzerland allows those who come for shopping in Turin to go to FoxTown.
Outlet advantages:
- an excellent selection of luxury brands not represented elsewhere;
- Exclusive collections of Fendi, Jil Sander, Dior, Gucci, Bally;
- frequent updating of the assortment;
- refund of "taxes free";
- a wide selection of evening dresses;
- free internet throughout;
- early start of winter sales.
Minuses:
- prices are not set in euros, but in Swiss francs;
- short working hours: from 11 am to 7 pm;
- the return of tax free is only 4%, while in other outlets - from 13%;
- inconvenient location of shops - easy to get lost;
- Parking problems, especially in the early days of sales.
FoxTown is the second largest outlet after Serravalle. About 160 stores are concentrated in it, where more than 250 brands of clothes and shoes are offered.
Address: Via A. Maspoli 18CH-6850 Mendrisio.
MONDOVICINO OUTLET VILLAGE
If you have the time and energy left, then you can continue shopping in Turin in the outlet "Mondovichino", which is located 69 km from the city.
Pros:
- free internet (with a good signal) throughout;
- many parking spaces, including parking for trailers;
- Tax Free service;
- the presence of gas stations, playgrounds.
Minuses:
The advantage of the outlet over others is that they offer discounts up to 70% all year round, and not during the sales season. In addition, the reviews call "Mondovicino" the world of shopping in the style of slow in an atmosphere of total relaxation.
Address: Piazza Jemina, 47.
What else to buy in Turin: reviews and tips from tourists
Anyone who is "friendly" with geography knows that the city is located near Switzerland. Therefore, jewelry and legendary watches can be purchased here with a 30% discount.
Also in Turin you can make your own perfume bottle. The perfumer will choose the necessary ingredients together with you, tell you about the history of aromas, the process of creation and prepare a perfume before your eyes. If you are interested, then get ready to spend at least 4-5 hours and about 25,000 rubles on it. But you will know for sure that you will not meet a similar smell anywhere. However, reviews are recommended to schedule an appointment in advance, as the service is very popular among Italians. Therefore, the lines here are scheduled for the weeks ahead.
In general, shopping in Turin can be no worse than in Milan. The main thing here is to know where to go and where the biggest discounts are offered. You don’t have to worry about quality: despite the sometimes suspiciously low prices, the goods delight their owners for many years without losing their appearance. What can I say, Italian brands will never face dirt.