From the Colosseum to Vatican City and a wealth of palaces and museums, Rome is a city of remarkable history. It thus makes sense for you to want to take a little piece of the Italian capital home with you at the end of your trip. Here are some of the best markets where you can buy authentic Roman souvenirs.
Porta Portese
Located near the ancient city gate of Porta Portese, this market is an ideal place to browse affordable clothes and souvenirs. With its traditional flea market feel, the Porta Portese Market is filled with rare items, including Italian-made jewellery and fine Chinese porcelain. This market is open on Sundays from 7 am until 2 pm.
Fontanella Borghese Market
If you love literature, then there’s no better place to peruse than this bustling market. Open from 9 am to 7 pm from Monday through to Saturday, the Fontanella Borghese Market is home to vintage books and artwork. There are also vintage maps, used cameras, and classic magazines.
Borghetto Flaminio Market
Every Sunday from 10 am until 7 pm, you can find a trove of designer clothes and accessories at reasonable prices at the Borghetto Flaminio Market. This is because the market is filled with second-half possessions of some of Rome’s most elite citizens. If you’re looking for legitimate products from high-end brands such as Armani and Gucci at an affordable price, then this is the market for you.