Shopping
Second-hand
in Florence
Second-hand shops
Clothing and furniture
Di Tutto di Più — Via dei Vanni, 56/a
Mercatopoli Legnaia — Via Frà Diamante, 12/a
La Mecca dell’Usato — Via Poggio Bracciolini, n. 8/14
Second-hand shops
Just clothing
Charity shops for Progetto Arcobaleno — Via Leone 28r and Via Palazzuolo 9/r
Occasional Markets
Le Cascine — every Tuesday and Sunday, an enormous market with everything in the world, new or used
Only Usato — once monthly, currently at Il Conventino
Online options
Te lo regalo… — Free things if you pick up
Vintage
Where to donate used goods
in Florence
The municipality of Florence has volunteer networks that take donations. District 1.
Donate to Caritas in yellow bins
H&M clothes recycling program — drop off at store, including damaged clothing
Charity shops for Progetto Arcobaleno — Via Leone 28r and Via Palazzuolo 9/r
Bikes
in Florence
Florence is — more of less — bike friendly. In town, things can get a bit bumpy and traffic a bit close for comfort, but there are a growing number of bike lanes, especially up and down the river. In the immediate city, you can get most places by bike within 15 minutes, whereas most other means are iffy. Even driving is a pain because of limited traffic areas and parking. Your best bet for a second-hand bike is someone selling theirs because leaving town.
Bike theft is a big problem in Florence. If you can’t keep the bike off the street, new, nice bike may well be a very temporary possession. Make sure your bike lock costs about as much as the bike itself!
Anti-theft equation:
± €50 bike lock for a ±€50 bike!
Orange RideMovi bikes are all around town and the best choice for short to medium stays or as a back-up to your regular bike.
Use this code to get a free €5 credit: 9BED9658
Second-hand bikes in Florence
Vivo a Firenze compro/vendo bici
Progetto Ulisse repairs abandoned bikes and sells them. You have to reserve a second-hand bike online.
La Mecca dell’Usato — Via Poggio Bracciolini, n. 8/14