It is a real pleasure to buy any of the various PDO products (Protected Denomination of Origin), or PGI products (Protected Geographical Indication). The territory and traditional production techniques lend cheeses, salami, and cured meats a unique flavour. In these ancient 13 cities, shopping too is rooted in the past: stroll around historic shops, almost as if they emerged to life from a century-old postcard, or peep in the stands of markets that started in 1300, and visit artisans workshops hosted in Art-Nouveau buildings.

Historic Shops

From boutiques to workshops, places where ancient artisan crafts are still intact, from food to fashion traditions. In our art cities the charm of history can be discovered also in a shop window. Walking on the streets and alleys in the historic centres you can see shops that date back to the mid-19th century, Art Nouveau style shops, authentic workshops where luthiers create prestigious violins, thanks to a creative inspiration that originated at the dawn of time. ...read on

Shopping Tours