While these items can be wonderful and fairly budget-friendly souvenirs, they don't always reflect local culture. In Florence, there is one item sold at souvenir shops that is an exception ...

Lambs Produce in Florence partnered with the House of Hope ... on hard times and have never been able to provide a lot of gifts for their kids. Some of the ladies here, this is their first ...

For a budget lunch after your shopping, join the queue for a formica-topped table at Rocco’s tiny trattoria inside the market building. It may be a global brand these days, but Florence is home ...