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you are visiting Rome, you will undoubtedly be tempted to shop.
Shopping in Rome gives you access to the most famous
Italian fashion designers, old world antiques, and flea markets
galore. The most famous streets in Rome for fashion shopping meet
at the Via del Corso. The three streets, Via Condotti, via Borgognona,
and Via Frattina all meet with the Via del Corso, to form a fashion parallel
where you can find famous designers like Fendi, Cartier, Ferragamo, Herme`s,
Gai Mattiolo, and many, many more. On the via Frattina, you can find Tiffany,
Versace and Byblos, among many other elite designers. Some addresses for
fine Italian fashion shopping in Rome
are:
Armani - Via
dei Condotti 77
Gucci - Via
dei Condotti 8
Hermes - Via
dei Condotti 67
Prada - Via
dei Condotti 92
Valentino
- Via dei Condotti 13, Via Bocca di Leone 15
Versace -
Via Borgognona 24/25, Via Bocca di Leone 26/27
If you
arent into fashion shopping, then perhaps you would like to browse through
traditional Roman Craftsmen shops. In Via dei Cappelari and Via dei Sediari,
youcan see chairs and other furnishings that have been handcrafted for
hundreds of years. Also, at Via Santa Dorotea are vases and other fine
ceramics. You can also find many antique shops, restoring shops, and places
for any other household item that you can think of.
Flea
markets are very popular throughout Rome. Two of the most popular
are Porta Portese and Mercato delle Stampe. The Porta Portese holds mementos
from World War II, clothing, books, and just about anything else that you
would expect to find in a flea market. The Mercato delle Stampe specializes
in old magazines and books. Used clothing can also be found at the Via
Sannio market.
Supermarkets
and shopping malls are very commonly found in Rome, however, to
sample the locally grown fruits and vegetables is a wonderful way to spend
a day. You can visit the Castroni to find vinegars, truffles, and local
olive oil. The Trimani has an excellent selection of fine Italian
wines.
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