Coronari

The Romans do take their afternoon siestas. Seriously. So, if you plan to visit Museums and Art Galleries... or shop at your favorite designer boutiques along Via Condotti or the flea markets, please take note of the official opening times. I must admit that things have improved alot compared to the first time when I was in Rome (in the early-1990s) i.e. most big stores will stay open now in the afternoons. Hallelujah!

Major Museums and Art Galleries:

- Borghese Gallery - closed on Mondays.
- Etruscan Museum - closed on Mondays.
- Vatican Museum - closed on Sundays and religious holidays
- Capitol Museum - closed on Mondays.
- Doria Pamphili - closed on Thursdays.
- Colonna Gallery - only open on Saturdays.
- Roman Museum - closed on Mondays.
- Antique Art Gallery - closed on Mondays.
- Modern Art Gallery - closed on Mondays.

For Out of Town Excursions:

- Half day tours: Tivoli villas, Ostia Antica, Roman Castles in the Castelli Romani (Roman Hills)

- Day trips: Naples Pompei-Naples Capri-Florence-Assisi

For Some Local Color:

- Porta Portese flea market every Sunday morning.

- Via Sannio casual and old clothes street market - Week days only.

- Borghetto Flaminio garage sale - Every Sunday.

Hunting for Antiques
At: Via Margutta - Via del Babuino - Via dei Coronari

Exclusive Shopping
At: Via Condotti - Via Borgognona and around the Spanish Steps area

Shopping Areas
At: Via del Corso - Via del Tritone, Via Nazionale, Via Cola di Rienzo