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High fashion shopping in Rome:
Some of the leading names in Italian fashion – Bulgari, Valentino, Fendi – hail from Rome and you’ll discover their front-runner stores, and also boutiques by Armani, Prada, Ferragamo, Versace, Gucci, Cavalli, and several others along the grid of streets close to the Spanish Steps.
Via Condotti is the main drag of Rome for haute couture & “aspirational” window shopping, though you will also discover high fashion summoning from the boutiques on Via Frattina, Via Borgognona, Via Bocca de Leone and Via Sistina.
Chain Stores & Mainstream Shopping In Rome:
There’re many good places to check out if you’re looking to shop where typical Romans shop. Via del Corso, and the lanes that spread out from it, is one of the best shopping areas. The mile-long lanes which run from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia has all types of shops, encompassing the Ferrari flagship store, many shoe shops, renowned fashion brands such as Diesel & Benetton, and department stores.
Another region well-liked by Romans is Via Cola di Rienzo located in the Prati quarter. This long lane north of the Vatican possesses an identical collection of shops to those on Via del Corso but has far lesser travelers swarming the pavements.
Outdoor flea markets & antiques in Rome:
There’re many excellent outdoor markets, and flea markets to shop antiques in Rome. Porta Portese (operates only Sunday from 7 am to 1 pm) is one of the most explored flea markets in Rome and of course, it’s one of the biggest flea markets in Europe. Here, you will discover everything from vintage housewares to used clothing and music to jewelry, furniture, posters, original jewelry, etc.
Yet another good flea market to check out is the one at Via Sannio placed just a few blocks south of the Basillica of San Giovanni in Laterano. This flea market sells mainly clothing & accessories, including designer knock-offs. It runs Monday to Saturday.
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