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Get up to 22% back on San Lorenzo Leather Market in Europe with your VAT refund. Leather Bags & Handbags, Leather Jackets, Belts & Wallets. Florence flagship.
The San Lorenzo Leather Market (Mercato di San Lorenzo) is Florence’s famous outdoor leather market, operating since the 1800s. Hundreds of stalls surround the San Lorenzo church, selling leather bags, jackets, belts, wallets, and accessories. The market embodies Florence’s leather tradition—bustling, authentic, and perfect for haggling. A quintessential Florentine experience for leather shopping with Italian flair.
Florence's San Lorenzo Market offers authentic Italian leather at bargain prices with room for haggling. Italy's 15.35% VAT refund makes leather shopping incredibly affordable. The market experience itself—bustling, authentic, quintessentially Florentine—is as valuable as the purchases.
Only location, historic San Lorenzo neighborhood since 1800s
Via dell'Ariento, 50123 Florence, Italy
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€70.01
22% standard rate
13-17% back
3 months to validate at departure
Italy offers 15.35% VAT refund (€70.01 minimum)—combine multiple pieces to qualify
Haggling expected—negotiate 10-20% off initial asking prices
Quality varies by stall—inspect stitching and leather quality carefully
Closed Mondays—plan your Florence leather shopping Tuesday-Sunday
Morning visits (9-11am) offer best selection before crowds
No. VAT refunds are only available for in-store purchases made in Europe. Online orders shipped internationally are already VAT-exempt.
High-value items (typically over €1,000) may require physical inspection at customs. Keep your purchase in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
You must validate your VAT refund at your last EU point of departure, not your final destination.
With TravelMoney, refunds are processed instantly once validated at customs. Standard tax-free services can take 4-12 weeks.
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