Shopping has long become international, so fashion lovers can now shop in absolutely any country and in any store. Today, outlets are especially popular, where you can buy clothes and shoes for both adults and children. In particular, local residents and tourists from Russia fell in love with Barberino Designer Outlet. It is located in Florence (Italy) and in terms of the number of trademarks represented in it, it can compete with the largest trading floors in Europe.
Outlet description
Barberino Designer Outlet belongs to the McArthurGlen group of companies. This means that the quality of service meets all modern requirements. Barberino Designer Outlet is located in a beautiful place, not far from Florence. Plus, a river called Sieve flows through the territory of the outlet, which further adds to the picturesque landscape.
The shopping complex itself is essentially a village of many shops, which are located in one-story and two-story buildings. From the outside, the entire outlet resembles an old street inItalian style. At the moment, Barberino Designer Outlet is expanding: several more shop houses along the river are being completed to the shopping center.
Work Schedule
The opening hours of the Barberino outlet are quite convenient for visitors. On weekdays, the working day starts at 10 am and ends at 8 pm. A little more time for shopping is available during the weekend as the mall closes at 9pm.
How to get there?
Literally 30-40 minutes 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) takes visitors to the Barberino twice a day. The first flight is at 10 am, the second at 14.30. The landing place is a stop in the area of the railway station square, not far from the Bata store. You can also get back to Florence by the same shuttle, which departs from the outlet at 13.30 and at 6 pm.
As for the fare, it will cost about 15 euros for adults, 8 euros for children under 16, and free for children under 14. It is convenient that there is no need to purchase tickets in advance - you can easily buy them directly on the bus. It should be noted that the “village” cannot be reached by public transport or railway transport.
The most convenient way to plan your trip with your own car is at Barberino Designer Outlet. Outlet address: Via Meucci, 50031 Barberino di Mugello FI. Leaving Florence, it is better to take the A1 motorway towards Bologna, and then go down the exit for Barberino di Mugello. The navigator in this matter will help you easily drive up to the main entrance and take a parking space.
Trademarks
In total, Barberino Designer Outlet has more than 130 brands on the shelves. Their number is gradually increasing, as the territory of the outlet is being made larger. Shop here for brands like Calvin Klein, Geox, Puma, Timberland, Benetton, Richmond, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pupa, Prada, Harmont Blaine, Diesel, Bose and more.
The presence of boutiques in the outlet for every taste allows people of any age to make successful purchases. In the center, connoisseurs of sports style, classics, and smart casual will find the right thing for themselves. Boutiques boast a wide range of clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, including even wedding and evening dresses.
Additional bonuses
As with the McArthurGlen Group's entire outlet chain, the Barberino Designer Outlet offers serious discounts on a variety of items. On promotional days or during the sales period, discounts can reach 70 percent. Especially tourists from the Russian Federation are attracted by the days of sales in this outlet, since a large selection of branded items and reasonable prices for them cheer up. Recently, private shopping tours to European countries have become fashionable. "Barberino" is one of the top ten outlets where you can "stock up"quality items.
Group visits are also possible, for which special programs are provided. So, each member of the group can get a ten percent discount card, which can be used in any boutique they like. The only condition is to book a group visit in advance (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 the store has a sign 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 customs officers at the airport. Money is returned at the tax refund office, directly at the airport.
Customer Reviews
There are different opinions about the Barberino Designer Outlet, reviews of which can be found on many shopping websites. In general, visitors are satisfied with its location, as it is convenient to get to the outlet from Florence and from Bologna. Also, buyers are pleased with the picturesque nature, the beauty that surrounds the village of shops and boutiques. Here you can relax after a tedious search for the right things in a cafe, have a cup of coffee or tea.
In addition, there is a covered car park, which is important in the summer, when it is hot in Italy and cars in the sun become very hot. What other advantages does the outlet have?"Barberino"? In addition to shopping, you can visit various events here, including fashion parties, presentations, seminars on modern trends, style trainings, concert performances with live music, festivals, etc. And for the convenience of buyers, there are information centers where you can get advice; children's playgrounds are thought out, polite staff who speaks several languages works.
