202K views · 1.4K reactions | Things to do in Florence: Make sure you visit the famous leather market in the centre of Florence! It's hard to miss! Send this to your travel buddy for your next trip to Italy! - #florencethingstodo #visitflorence #florencelover #visittuscany #florencetraveltips #florencetravelguide | Italian Life: Lauren Quacquarelli | Facebook

Living right here in Florence, you quickly discover everyone wants a piece of that iconic Florentine leather—it’s not just a purchase, it’s a slice of history! We’re talking craft perfected since the Etruscan days, massively boosted by big names like the Medicis during the Renaissance. Now, while Tuscany pumps out a third of Italy’s leather goods, let’s face it: much of what you see in local shops can feel same-old, same-old, and it’s a real challenge to spot the genuine gems. But hold up—there’