Shopping
High fashion shopping in Rome is concentrated on two streets running parallel to each other from the Spanish Steps. Via Condotti is home to Prada, Valentino, Gucci, Armani, and Max-Mara. Over on Via Borgognona, one can find the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Gianfranco Ferré, Laura Biagiotti, and Gai Mattiolo. Closer to Piazza Navona is Via dei Giubbonari and its street fashion stores McQueen and Liquid. Also nearby is Via del Governo Vecchio with its elegant vintage fashion boutiques. When it comes to food, Rome has several notable spots. Salumeria Volpetti, on Via Marmorata 47 in Testaccio, is as close to heaven as you can get. This bustling, high-paced place offers many deli options — Latini pasta from Osimo, salsiccia and spicy sandwich meats. Its speciality, however, is its cheeses, including the Formaggio di fossa, which is matured underground. Another deli to revel in is Castroni on Via Cola di Rienzo, which offers a slightly international selection. Campo de' Fiori is the site of a daily food market that embodies the terms picturesque and colorful. Come early when the shadows are long and the morning is at its freshest. Another nice market, with more of a food hall atmosphere, is Mercato di Testaccio.
Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock.comLa Rinascente
La Rinascente is a slightly more exclusive department store, carrying many high-end brands. They have everything from clothes to shoes, perfume and accessories. After a long day of shopping, you can enjoy a walk through the close-by Villa Borghese gardens.
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Galleria Alberto Sordi is a beautiful 19th-century arcade with enormous cut-glass chandeliers and a vaulted glass roof, named after the very popular, now-late actor Alberto Sordi. It houses a variety of shops and coffee bars, but mainly fashion clothes, and the bookshop Feltrinelli, which has a wide range of guides and books in various languages.
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Coin specializes in men's and women's clothing and beauty items. Not only will you find shoes, bags, jewelery, and perfumes, but also a great selection of high-quality kitchen and bathroom gadgets.
michaeljung/Shutterstock.comBattistoni
Battistoni is a fashion institute that started its business in the year 1946 here in Rome and makes flawless tailored garments for men. If it is an elegant Italian design you are looking for, then you have come to the right place.
monofaction/Shutterstock.comVanessa Foglia Abitart
Vanessa Foglia, the daughter of the famous stylist Raffaella, who reigned over the Italian fashion scene in the last century, was immersed in the world of fashion from an early age. Her passion for art, fine fabrics, harmonious colors, and meticulous attention to detail was nurtured by her upbringing. Now, as a designer, she brings her artistic background to life at Vanessa Foglia Abitart, where you can find unique and vibrant women's clothing that reflects her creative flair. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, capturing the essence of her love for fashion and her dedication to creating colorful and captivating garments.
P A/Shutterstock.comEataly
Eataly is a famous megastore chain offering high-quality Italian delicacies. In Rome, they are situated at Ostiense railway station and provide you with multiple floors of food heaven. You can pick up some souvenirs, attend cooking classes, or visit one of their restaurants.
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Peruse the high-quality leather creations of Carlo Cecchini, whose strong creativity and imagination result in a vast range of designs conceived for a varied crowd of all ages and styles. His production of bags, totes, wallets, shoes, and purses, follows the guiding principles of the old Italian leather-making traditions, only using top-quality raw materials treated and manufactured according to centuries-old traditions.
Vitalii Kirdan/Shutterstock.comDesigner Outlet Castelromano McArthurGlen
For a unique shopping experience, just 20 minutes from Rome you'll find the Designer Outlet Castelromano McArthurGlen with all your favorite labels offering diskounts of 30-70%, all year round.
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