Via dei Condotti The chicest shops are here, where all the biggest names in haute couture
have staked out their turf: Gucci, Bulgari, Prada, Hermès, Ferragamo,
Armani, Trussardi, Valentino and more. It’s a foregone conclusion that
this street offers no bargains, but the staff will make you feel like
visiting royalty .
Via dei Condotti
Via del Corso
Up and down Rome’s central axis street, more commonly known as the
Corso, you’ll find the entire range of shopping options. Music stores
and trendy young styles predominate. There are also good shoe shops.
Via Cola di Rienzo This
is Rome’s best street for middle-range clothing. In addition, one of
the few remaining Standa department stores is here, featuring
inexpensive merchandise of all types. For hard-to-find international and
traditional food items, Castroni is the city’s best shop. Via Borgognona The
other major street for top-name fashion, second only and parallel to
Via dei Condotti. Here’s where Dolce e Gabbana, Fendi, Ferrè, Givenchy
and Versace have all set up shop. Don’t omit nearby Piazza di Spagna,
which is home to Fendi, Missoni and Krizia .
Via dei Coronari Named
for the rosary makers and sellers that used to line the way when it was
on the main pilgrimage route to St Peter’s, this street now has a
reputation for antiques. Only partly deserved, however, since prices are
generally exaggerated and most pieces are imported .
Via del Babuino An
imposing blend of high fashion (Armani, Chanel, Tiffany & Co.) and
antiques make this street one of Rome’s most elegant. Worth a stroll
just to peek into some of the finer antiques shops – they’re full of
Baroque furniture, paintings and antiquities .
Glassware, Via del Babuino
Via Margutta A
wonderful range of art, antiques and antiquities shops has made this
little street famous. Nos. 45 and 86 often have stunning merchandise for
sale, whereas No. 109 specializes in more affordable copies of
antiquities .
Antiques shop, Via Margutta
Via Bocca di Leone One of the side streets that joins Via dei Condotti and Via Borgognona, in the heart of Rome’s haute couture shopping area, has several high-style boutiques including Valentino and Gianni Versace. Via Nazionale A
solidly mid-range shopping experience, lined with shoe and clothing
boutiques, Oriental rug stores, an international bookshop and a reliable
bag and luggage emporium. Frette, with its elegant range of bed linen,
also has an outlet here.
Via dei Giubbonari Named for the traditional giubbotti
(jackets) whose makers and sellers used to populate this street, Via
dei Giubbonari is still noted for its stylish clothing and down-to-earth
prices. Sportswear, shoes, trendy styles and classics for men and
women are all available here .
Top 10 Markets
Porta Portese Rome’s mammoth flea market, for genuine and fake antiques, memorabilia, art, clothing, plants and more. Sunday morning.
Campo de’ Fiori Rome’s famous outdoor fruit, vegetable and fish market in one of the most authentic medieval squares.
Via Mamiani Rome’s largest market for the freshest meat and fish, as well as clothing and housewares. Monday to Saturday mornings . Via Sannio Vintage clothing and designer fakes. Weekday mornings and Saturday .
Antique Print Market Antique and reproduction prints. Monday to Saturday mornings. Piazza Testaccio A covered market with lavish displays of nature’s bounty. Monday to Saturday mornings. Via Trionfale Flower Market Fresh cut flowers and all sorts of plants at bargain prices. Tuesday morning. Parcheggio Borghese Flea market specializing in children’s goods. First weekend of month, Oct–Jun. Piazza San Cosimato Trastevere’s lively fruit and vegetable market. Monday to Saturday mornings. Quattro Coronati Quaint produce market. Monday to Saturday mornings.
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