This is one of the very few boutiques selling nearly new ladies designer wear and accessories. A glimpse in the window and you would believe that all is new. In fact it has a wide range of labels and... more
Tacky tchochke shops, like the one above, clutter up every street and every corner around the tourist hot spots and they all carry the same junk: ‘David' key chains; glow-in-the-dark Virgins; plastic... more
Well, this is about where to shop in general, not any specific store. Finding a Supermarket is actually quite difficult in Rome, if you don't know where to look. Staying slightly outside the center... more
I passed by this shop coming from the Pantheon and realised that it is very unusual to see a shop that sells only tailormade ties. It was a tiny, quite modest shop, with an air of style that befits a... more
While in Rome you'll find many people lined up along the streets selling knock off purses, belts, sunglasses, etc.
I would just like to say, that if you do see one that you like, if you walk away from... more
If you like Ferrari then don´t miss their shop. We bought a sweater and a pair of pants for our son (4 months old). Realy expensive 88 Euro but it was realy good quality.
I recommend the store take... more
L'Altra Cartolina sells postcards and posters with unique and non conventional scenes of Rome.
There are about 60 shots in all, portraying peculiar views from various areas of the city.
All print... more
Rome is the most beautiful city in the world for its fascinating monuments and archaeological sites.
Walk in the Imperial Fora, or in the Roman Forum, visit the Colosseum or the St. Peter Basilica,... more
It's my favourite shop in Rome, but maybe just because music is such a big part of my life. This shop is great because you can find anything you are looking for and for a very good price. Very very... more
We came upon this store by accident, walking along Via Ottaviano towards the Vatican. We saw a figure of a knight in armour on the sidewalk (pavement) and went... more
De Sanctis 1890 has Beautiful Italian pottery. A nice selection of S de Simone pieces. Very nice and helpful sales, they have global refund forms and can ship... more
Be sure and check to see if the stores you shop support global refund. You must get the paper work at each store in which you purchase goods. You have to spend... more
Go out to the factory outlets about 20 miles outside of Rome, heres a link:Fashon District Valmontone Factory Outlet 00038 Valmontone (RM)Via della Pace,... more
A wonder world for the kids where we went to buy some presents, Al Sogno has everything - antique toys and collectables, one-off and porcellain dolls (if you... more
This is just an amazing shop close to the Pantheon. These charming items are the result of a patient manual labor - made of pinewood - designed and created by... more
This family-run shop features fine Italian Jewelry. The owner, Fabrizio Bevilacqua, welcomes you in a friendly atmposphere giving professional suggestion on... more
The area around Piazza di Spagna was so crowded that we couldn’t pass through! It was christmas period and people went crazy on shopping especially on Via... more
Department store probably similar to Frasers in the U K or JC Penney in the US, branches throught Italy and a total of six in Rome. The two we visit frequently... more
About shopping:(by no means a definitive list, they were just areas I happened to actually look at shops)I liked the area Sta Maria in Trastevere and the river... more
Avoid shopping in the Gardini Leather factory. My husband purchased two leather coats. One for himself and one for me. After wearing his coat two times, the dye... more
We were up very early to go to Porta Portese flea market, the biggest and most popular flea market in Rome. It was so much fun. It was a huge maze of stalls – a... more
The afternoon in late May that we walked into Sermoneta on via del Tritone a charming saleslady (please see photo) helped us with our purchase.We were on the... more
If you want to bring back some high quality religious souvenirs, there are 2 places where you can find a large variety of items: in the stores close to St... more
La Rinascente is an upscale department store in Rome where you can find really good quality merchandises (clothes, perfume, jewelry, etc). The prices are not... more
While in Rome we purchase a couple pieces of art. Nothing very expensive, but which will be treasured keepsakes for us.The first piece of art we bought was of... more
Coming to bella Roma? B R A V O !!
A grand lady - she is. Overwhelming - she can be..........
Know a little about her and you will not SEE her - you will EXPERIENCE her - she will be yours.
Open...
On each of my visits to Rome I have the same feeling of cultural, historical abundance and plenitude.
The abundance of monuments is unequalled.
The famous Guide Michelin proposes a visit program of...
Without a doubt, Rome is my favourite city in this world. There is little to dislike about Rome, and too much to love for a short introductory paragraph. Even listing random non-descriptive positives...
Rome is huge, beautiful, full of attraction by very very dirthy town! Yes, it is the very first thing one can noticed when strolling around. Is it so because of huge number of tourists or perhaps...
Hubby and I celebrated our 28th anniversary in Rome – a place neither of us had been to before but always near the top of our bucket list. What an experience! Everything cooperated for us, including...
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