One rule of coming to Rome: Bring an extra suitcase, because you’ll be coming back with lots of stuff. Rome is a food shopping paradise for both locals and visitors. At public markets like San Giovanni di Dio, Testaccio and Circo Massimo, greengrocers trim artichokes, fishmongers lovingly scale fish, and butchers boast whole lambs and […]
A Love Letter to Rome: Testaccio Market
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Rome. I have lived in Rome for nearly nine years, but I still feel like a kid in a candy store when I step into Testaccio Market. The market is honestly one of the reasons I moved to this […]
5 Flea Markets in Rome for That Souvenir You Didn’t Know You Needed
If the swanky boutiques on the via Condotti and via del Corso are not for you, flea markets in Rome are the perfect place for some one-of-a-kind souvenir hunting. Many of the open-air markets are held on weekends and only accept cash. The best selection of items is first thing in the morning so make […]