Fort Dei Marmi is a famous sea town in the Lucca province in Tuscany, Italy, and Forte Dei Marmi shopping is an unique experience. The picturesque sea town thrives on tourism. Also known as the Fort of Marbles, this town takes its name from the Fortress which in the 19 th century became the storage place of the marbles excavated from the mountains. Given its high profile tourist inflow from Florence, Germany, Milan and Russia, it has given rise to several exclusive designer boutiques, housing “Made in Italy” brands and several other chic shopping areas. 

Forte Dei Marmi’s Weekly Market

Piazza Marconi, Forte Dei Marmi becomes a shopping Mecca every Wednesday and on Sundays during the summer. This is the place to be if you are visiting Forte Dei Marmi. The market opens at 8.00 and stays open until 14.00. Various traders from all over Italy ravel down to the market to sell their wares. If you are looking for some big designer names, you will find them too in Forte Dei Marmi’s weekly market. Valentino, Gucci and Prada Armani are just some of the designer brands that you will find here. Watch out for rip-offs as they are also seen in Forte Dei Marmi’s weekday market. Apart from clothing and accessories, the open air boutiques also offer you an exceptional collection of linens, exquisitely crafted house hold items, ceramics and shoes at real bargain prices. This market has something for everyone, from expensive and exclusive designer wear to cut-price imitations of some of your favorite designer wears. Be sure you have transportation with you to help you back to your hotel with all of your purchases.

Forte Dei Marmi’s Antique Market

Piazza Dante is home to Forte Dei Marmi’s famous antique market. This market opens every second Saturday and Sunday of the month in a tiny park near the center. This pace is for people who love markets and all things old. More than 45 exhibitors from all over Italy travel to Piazza Dante, Fotre Dei Marmi, to display their antique collection ranging from various paintings, quirky bijoux, sculptures, collectible, furniture, books , exquisite jewelry and artifacts. You can rest assured that you will only find the best of antiques in this market. This is a perfect way for you to spend your vacation. Forte Dei Marmi’s antique market is also a good place for you to collect souvenirs for your friends and family back at home, at bargain prices.