Shopping in Venice provides visitors with the perfect side attraction with an extensive range of products available.

One of the most popular items for purchase in Venice is the mask. Masks are freely available, especially during carnival time and make an ideal keepsake to take home with you. For a truly authentic souvenir of your trip to Venice, purchase a pair of de rigeur ?furlane? which are the traditional shoes worn by gondoliers. These shoes are made from velvet and are available for men and women. Another popular memento or gift item available from Venice is miniature plastic gondolas which are freely available around the city.

Lace is a popular item which is freely available in Venice and considered to be of extremely high quality. Women will also enjoy browsing the extensive collection of jewellery, clothing and other accessories such as handbags which are available in Venice.

You will find plenty of stores which sell beautiful intricate pieces of work made from blown glass. Items such as delicate flutes and glass beads make wonderful gifts for friends and family at home, but make sure you get it packed properly so it survives the journey. Other popular items available in Venice include lampshades, which can be custom made, leather products, ceramic items, marbled paper, furnishings and textiles to name but a few.