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A tobacco store: pipes and tabatières of time or not.

This artisan bottegacreates exceptional paper products and restores old books. They produce stationery products such as notebooks, directories, albums and small cards, all of which can be personalized, as well as beautiful scarves and ties, made using the marmorizzazione technique (marbled paper). Each piece made by this team of outstanding craftsmen is like a work of art.

Founded in 1956, the production of this workshop was distinguished rapidly for the artistic quality of the master's creations. Very quickly, the creations of the Zanetti took place among the names of the greatest maîtres of the island. In 1959, the Maestro Zanetti transmitted the case to his son. From his father, in addition to the shop and workshop, Licio inherited artistic talent. His father also taught him the old techniques of glass work, and the news, which he himself invented by working in his oven. The favourite of the son for naturalist subjects is reflected in the collections, inspired by the fauna and flora of his beloved lagoon. All glass objects are handmade, respecting the glass tradition of the island of Murano.

It was the poet and writer Gabriele D'Annunzio who named Italy's first shopping centre "the Renaissance" after a fire destroyed it in 1917. Today these Milanese Galeries Lafayette brings together all the major brands, from lingerie to cookware. In the basement, the Design Supermarket is a trendy design department. On the top floor, a bar-restaurant with a very attractive view of the forest of statues of the Duomo will allow you to take a pleasant break between two shopping sessions.

All weekends take place on this square in the centre of the city. After 13 p. m., some brac fold baggage; if you want to do business, you have to get there early! You will find everything: The icons of the Virgin to the child, of the vinyl, of the works, of the old lamps… Even if you are not a buyer, it is very pleasant to stroll between the displays!

A sort of labyrinthine, avant-garde department store, High Tech is a mishmash of books, furniture, perfumes, fabrics, lamps and accessories. Over 2,000^m2 on three floors: perfumery, stationery and fashion accessories on the first floor, the kitchen department (filled with fun gadgets) and bathroom department in the basement, while the second floor features sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs and even office furniture. A sheet metal door gives access to a huge hangar filled with furniture from all over the world.

Antique and second-hand dealers meet in the picturesque setting of the Navigli, to sell (sometimes a little too expensive) very beautiful objects. An event that animates the district every last Sunday of the month. A real fair for special occasions that takes place along the canal, with stands where you can find some beautiful antiques, clocks, clocks, porcelain, silverware, old toys, prints and even vintage accessories.

Books, prints, antique prints.

Porcelain dolls, small trains, puppets and ancient toys.

Old stamps and posters.

Antiques and ancient books.

Prints, postcards, posters, everything about the two great wars and the years of fascism.

Furniture and furnishings.

Since 1985, IVAT (Valle d'Aosta Institute of Handicrafts and Traditions) has been the institution that keeps alive the centuries-old culture of regional craftsmanship in all its forms. Its objective is to enhance and protect this sector. To this end, the Institute runs several shops where it is possible to discover the rich local production (cutlery, grolle or friendship cups, shoes, clothes, sculptures, fabrics, wrought iron, leather, etc.), including the one in Piazza Chanoux d'Aosta, a historical shop of craftsmanship for centuries.

Design furniture in a fairly clean style.

The famous Frau chair, and others.

Creativity and aestheticism at their most expressive: the beautiful boutique in Via Monte Napoleone showcases the creations of Murano's greatest glassmaker. Since 1921, Venini has combined the elegance of tradition with contemporary lines. His vases and floor lamps are unrivalled in their clarity and purity. We marvel at its collections, from the more classic Artglass and its iconic Fazzoletto (a vase whose outline is worked like the folds of fabric) to the more contemporary Artlight range.

Books and scores of opera and classical music, rare books for collectors.