As Vinsky says about shopping in Italy, in Turin the best place to go shopping is Europe's longest street, Via Garibaldi. There are a lot of them here! No, we are not talking about boutiques, but about the most ordinary stores where you can find quality clothes.
Perhaps many were surprised, because Turin is known as an open-air museum city and not a place to make bargains. But in vain! Because a large number of spats and outlets have been built here, which are unknown to many tourists, but are 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;
- buying clothes from little-known or young Italian designers at an affordable price;
- buying quality shoes in outlets.
First of all, shopping in the shops of Turin will appeal to those who do not like crowds at the checkout and want to find places where the Italians themselves dress. One of the features 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 products and a high probability of finding your size.
Where and when
Turin offers its guests a little bit of everything: mid-sized Italian brands, branded boutiques, famous and largest outlets such as Serravalle and Fox Town, as well as spats where you can find inexpensive things from world designers.
Proximity to one of the fashion capitals - Milan - adds a special charm to shopping in Turin. Reviews assure that the trip will take only a few hours, and you will take away 2 times more things. The only drawback that many tourists have pointed out is the impossibility of bulk purchases. It's hard to find stores that offer one product in large quantities here.
You need to come here during seasonal sales that take place all over the world, including in Italy: from January to the end of February and from July until the last days of summer. Discount during this period will reach 50%. As for the outlets, they are open all year round and the maximum price tag reaches -70%.
List of all malls
Below are the names and addresses of the city's best markets and shops:
- Turin's largest shopping center Le Fornaci is located on Via Tornino, 31, Beinasco.
- Albagiochi Market. Address: Via Poliziano 34, Int. 5.
- For baby products, go to Babylandia, which is located on La Thuile 11bis/ D.
- Via Roma is Turin's best shopping street. Wear comfortable shoes, as it will be a long and long walk as Via Roma stretches from the main square to the train station. In addition to clothing, here you can find bijouterie, books, jewelry - and all this at very good prices.
- Megamall 8 Gallery Lingotto is a shopping center that occupies an honorable second place in the city. Under its roof there are more than a hundred boutiques and shops with clothes, shoes, appliances, jewelry, household goods, etc.
Turin (Italy) shopping program: day one
Shopping should be devoted to not one, but two whole days. For starters, a tour of the city.
In the historic center, as well as in Milan, there are not only luxury boutiques, but also medium-sized shops. For example, Max Mara is next to Chanel, and opposite Dolce & Gabbana, there may be a completely democratic Sisley or Benetton. It is worth noting that almost all Italian brands are represented in Turin. In addition, especially attentive tourists find here boutiques of little-known designers in Russia, which offer luxury-quality clothes, but at an affordable price.
Roba di Kappa, Gant and Armani are within a 20-minute drive from the city center.
Day Two: exploring the area
The only problem with shopping in Turin is the lack of shoe spats. But this shortcoming can easily overcome the presence of fur ateliers, where fur coats are much cheaper than in Milan.
Just half an hour awaythe city of Biella is located, in which reviews recommend visiting small luxury outlets of such brands as Gucci, Sergio Rossi, La Perla, and shoe spats of little-known Italian brands. They are notable for the fact that they are not quite popular with tourists. The main category of buyers - local residents. This fact significantly affects the cost 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 outskirts of Milan, this does not in the least prevent shopaholics from coming here for the next "portion" of purchases, especially since the drive is only 1.5 hours.
Pros:
- a large number of stores - after the expansion, their number has exceeded 200;
- best choice of clothes for men;
- lots of baby items;
- developed infrastructure;
- work schedule: 10 am to 8 pm;
- A studio works on the territory;
- many sellers speak Russian.
Cons:
- crowds of people during the sales season;
- very few women's clothes, right size;
- rare product updates.
Tip from shopaholics: start your tour of "Serravalle" with the boutiques of the most promoted and well-known brands, as at the end of the working day their assortment becomes very poor. But that doesn't mean you have to neglect others.dots. Sometimes you can find equally good quality items in unremarkable local brand stores.
Address: Via della Moda, 1 15069 Serravalle Scrivia (AL) Italy.
The legendary "FoxTown"
Convenient proximity to Switzerland allows those who came to shopping in Turin to go to FoxTown.
Outlet pros:
- great selection of luxury brands not found elsewhere;
- availability of exclusive collections of Fendi, Jil Sander, Dior, Gucci, Bally;
- frequent assortment updates;
- refund "tax free";
- wide selection of evening wear;
- free internet throughout;
- winter sales start early.
Cons:
- prices are not set in euros, but in Swiss francs;
- short opening hours: 11 am to 7 pm;
- return tax free only 4%, while in other outlets - from 13%;
- Inconvenient store location - easy to get lost;
- parking problems, especially in the early days of sales.
FoxTown is the second largest outlet after Serravalle. It has about 160 stores with over 250 clothing and footwear brands.
Address: Via A. Maspoli 18CH-6850 Mendrisio.
MONDOVICINO OUTLET VILLAGE
If you have time and energy left, then you can continue shopping in Turin at the Mondovicino outlet, which is located 69 km from the city.
Pros:
- free internet (with good signal) throughout;
- many parking spaces, including trailer parking;
- tax free service;
- availability of gas stations, playgrounds.
Cons:
total 85 stores
The advantage of the outlet over others is that they offer discounts of up to 70% all year round, and not during the sales season. In addition, reviews call "Mondovicino" the world of shopping in slow style in an atmosphere of total relaxation.
Address: Piazza Jemina, 47.
What else to buy in Turin: reviews and travel tips
He who is "friendly" with geography knows that the city is located not far from Switzerland. Therefore, jewelry and legendary watches can be purchased here with a 30% discount.
You can also make your own perfume bottle in Turin. The perfumer together with you will choose the necessary ingredients, tell you about the history of fragrances, the process of creation and prepare the perfume in front of 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 find a similar smell anywhere else. However, reviews recommend signing up for production in advance, as the service is very popular with Italians. Therefore, the queues here are scheduled for weeks ahead.
In general, shopping in Turin can be no worse than in the same Milan. The main thing here is to know where to go and where they offer the biggestdiscounts. You don't have to worry about quality: despite the sometimes suspiciously low prices, the goods please their owners for many years without losing their appearance. What can I say, Italian brands will never lose face.
