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Why Ponte Vecchio is lined with goldsmiths, from the Medici order to Cellini, and how to buy jewelry on the bridge today.

Luxury shopping in Florence: Via de' Tornabuoni flagships, Florentine houses like Gucci and Ferragamo, outlets and tax-free tips.

How to buy real Florentine leather: checking quality, workshops versus market stalls, the Scuola del Cuoio and fair bargaining.