If for you no shopping is possible without visiting flea markets, wait till Sunday and head to Porta Portese. This is the largest and most picturesque flea market in the city that is stretched on several streets. Besides usual souvenirs, the price of which rarely exceeds 2 euro, it is possible to find and buy rare antique items at Porta Portese. Many sellers offer old artworks, books, furniture and tableware, and beautiful jewelry. The most experienced collectors try to arrive at the market already on 6 a.m. and always take flashlights with them. In that case, there is a higher chance to buy truly rare and valuable items.
Italy is famous for its textiles, and some of the finest fabrics can be found at Bassetti Tessuti. This shop is open in a beautiful historic building. Ever since the opening, Bassetti Tessuti has belonged to the same family. This specialty shop offers the best fabrics from all parts of Italy. The prices will pleasantly surprise you. The two-storey shop offers more than 200,000 types of fabrics, including premium silk manufactured at factories near Lake Como.
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