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Venice
Shopping
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Shopping in Venice is an eclectic experience. As with most Italian cities, there are plenty of designer stores to choose from, but the real focus is on Murano glassware and the lace made in Burano, both of which have been imported to the city from the outlying islands since the city’s days as a trading post. The Venetian side streets are lined with an abundance of tourist shops selling porcelain carnival masks and other local gifts.
Markets
The most popular market in Venice is the fish market which is located alongside the Rialto Bridge. It is open Tuesday to Saturday between 0800–1200.
Shopping hours
Shopping hours in Venice vary greatly. Generally speaking, larger shops in Venice will open between 0900–1900. Smaller shops often close in the afternoons and reopen in the evenings. Many food shops will close on Wednesday afternoons. Tourist shops tend to remain open most hours, with the occasional exception being Monday mornings.
Tax information
There is no tax-free shopping in Venice, and sales tax, known as Value Added Tax (VAT) is currently set to around 20%, although for some basic products, a lower rate is charged. VAT is added to the indicated price of products before you pay for them.
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