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Markets in Rome
5 top
Markets in Rome
more than just CAMPO DE FIORI
5 other Markets in Rome
They are part of Italy, just like salt is to the sea.
In fact, locals in both – small villages and big cities – like to visit various markets to buy fresh food and stylish fashion. In Rome, one market is especially well-known: the Campo de’ Fiori market near Piazza Navona. Here, you can find groceries, spices, and little trinkets.
However, we at MUSEOS would like to introduce you to five more markets in Rome that you definitely have to visit!
What you should
need to know
- Beware of pickpockets! The fact that we get distracted by the goods at various market stalls is often used by nimble hands to steal wallets from our pockets.
- If no price is visible in advance, you can negotiate!
- It is not always possible to pay with a card!
- Typically, you can taste food before buying it - just ask!
our
5 tips
Vintage
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Flea market
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Food Markets
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clothing
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1. Market
Vintage markets
They are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason – the vintage markets that sell homemade or second hand items.
The Vintage Market near San Giovanni is particularly lovely. Unfortunately, the market doesn’t happen every weekend, but when it’s open, you can find some fantastic things that will make vintage lovers’ hearts skip a beat! Hip fashion meets old-fashioned charm in a cool setting – a former ATAC (public transport) garage with a 6,000 m2 space on the ground floor.
Additional offerings: children’s workshops and street food stalls! Delicious!
Whether the market is taking place or not (usually only on weekends), you can easily find out by stopping by! If you’re out of luck, there’s an alternative about a 30-minute walk away on Saturday mornings: Mademoiselle Vintage at Via Alberto da Giussano, 62e. For those who don’t want to venture without knowing if there’s a vintage market, you can simply stroll through the Monti neighborhood, where you’ll find many cute vintage shops in the narrow streets…
Address:
Piazza Ragusa, RAGUSA OFF, Via Tuscolana, 179, 00182 Rome
Opening Hours:
Sundays, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Next Weekends:
21-22 October @Ragusa OFF
11-12 November @ Ragusa OFF
2. Market
Flea Market at Porta Portese
The largest flea market in Rome is probably the one at “Porta Portese”, an old city gate at the end of Via Portuense. Every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., it’s a bustling affair! Getting up early is worthwhile (as it often is in Rome!) because the earlier you go, the quieter it is, and you can shop for used or new items without stress.
As you move further back (starting at the city gate), you’ll find more market stalls selling second hand goods, as is typical of a flea market. Lately, however, it has become more common to see new items (clothing, shoes, or jewelry) being sold here as well.
If you live in Rome, you’ve probably heard this half-joking, half-serious saying: “If your bike gets stolen, you’ll find it again at Porta Portese.”
Address:
Piazza di Porta Portese, 00153 Rome RM, Italy
Opening Hours:
Sundays, 7.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
3. market
Farmers' Market: Campagna Amica
On Saturdays and Sundays (from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), there is a wonderful regional market near the Circus Maximus that operates on the principle of “km 0”. Meaning, the food sold here is sourced from the region with virtually 0 km of delivery distance.
“Campagna Amica” brings together local farmers who sell their produce here, which they would typically sell directly from their farms. You can buy baked goods, fruits, vegetables, spreads, pestos, jams, oils, and much more at this market and…
Here comes a great tip: Enjoy all of this with a picnic at the Circus Maximus or in the orange garden!
If you would rather not have a picnic, you can also eat your purchased food in the courtyard of the market!
The “Campagna Amica” market also exists near the Appia Antica and is called “Mercato Fonte Acqua Egeria” (Parco Appia Antica di Roma, Via dell’Almone, 111, Roma). This market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. except in August, when it remains closed for the entire month.
Addresses:
Circus Maximus: Via di S. Teodoro, 74, 00186 Roma
Appia Antica: Via dell’Almone, 111, Roma
Hours:
Circus Maximus: Saturdays & Sundays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appia Antica: Saturdays & Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4. Market
Food Markets
Fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, handmade pasta, bread, pizza, olive oil, wine, and much more tantalize our taste buds and make our stomachs happy! As long as it’s all fresh and good!
That’s why we have two great markets for you right here:
Firstly, the “Trionfale” market near the Vatican, and
The market hall in the Testaccio district near the Cestius Pyramid.
Here, you’ll find everything your heart (or rather your stomach) desires! These are food markets frequented by locals as well as tourists, offering something for everyone! If you visit the market without hunger, just looking at the delicious variety will surely make you hungry! And that’s a good thing because everything tastes even better with a bit of hunger! If you can’t secure a spot on a food tour, visiting these markets can be a delightful alternative. So go ahead and enjoy your meal!
Addresses:
Trionfale: Via Andrea Doria, 00192 Roma
Testaccio: Via Aldo Manuzio, 66b, 00153 Roma
Hours:
Trionfale: Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Testaccio: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Trionfale
Testaccio
5. Market
Bancarelle: Cloth
The best clothing markets are the “Bancarelle” (translated as small market stalls) on the sidewalks. They mainly display their clothes, jackets, blouses, skirts, pants, bags, and hats in the mornings, but not every day! So don’t wait for tomorrow, grab something nice when you find it!
There is a distinction between the “rummage piles”, where you have to sift through the clothes to find what you like, and the really, really nice stalls. The prices are usually affordable, and the quality is surprisingly good!
You can find these Bancarelle, for example, on:
Viale Aventino (Near the Circo Massimo metro station)
Viale Giulio Cesare (Near the Ottaviano metro station) or in
Via Cola di Rienzo (Piazza Cola di Rienzo, corner of Via Tacito)
Text and image rights: © Céline Mülich, 2023 – 2024
With the support of expert Susanne Vukan.
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