Shopping in Rome
Piazza di Spagna
Spanish Steps - Via dei Condotti
This street is one of the richest streets in Italy and one of the best streets for shopping in Rome. The Via Dei Condotti is home to Italy's top designer stores such as Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and other notable names. This is also the street where the shop owners used to charge you just for walking in the door! Thankfully these days all of the shops sport an 'ingresso gratuito' sign which means you can go in and have a poke around without any obligation to buy!
Via del Corso
Bustling pedestrianised street that runs from Piazza del Popolo down to Piazza Venezia. Via del Corso is very popular with Romans and Tourists alike and is home to famous shops like the Ferrari flagship store and Swarowski Crystal. If it's retail therapy in Rome you are after then the Via del Corso is a must!
Trastevere
Located just over the River Tiber, the Trastevere district of Rome whose name literally translates as "across the Tiber". A Bohemian spirit grips Trastevere and you can take great pleasure in getting lost in its many winding streets. See the outdoor food market in Piazza San Cosimato. This is a great chance to watch local Trasteverians buying and bargaining with vendors. The market starts about 7:00am and closes at 2:00pm.
Viale Marconi and Porta Portese
Viale Marconi is very good for shopping and is particulary popular with young trendy Romans. A bit out from the city centre, it can be reached by talking the Metro Line B to Marconi. It is about 15 minutes away from the Colosseum.
Porta Portese
The famous Roman flea market which takes place every Sunday from 8:00am until about 2:00pm.
Piazza Vittorio
Food market with a mesmerizing array of fresh foods, fruits, fish and meat, run by people from all over the world.
Piazza Navona
Via del Governo Vecchio - Piazza Navona is a great place for art lovers, the surrounding streets contain lots of art galleries and antique shops. There is a great film and cinema shop in Via del Governo Vecchio which is definitely worth a browse particularly if you are a fan of Italian Cinema.
Giorgio Armani
Understated and elegant, the Armani woman is unmistakably always at ease. Delicately strong day-wear and evening designs inevitably leave a memorable mark. Located at Via dei Condotti, 77
Brioni
Since 1945, a few steps from Via Veneto, Brioni has dressed ambassadors and actors, prices and presidents. Recognized the world-over for its custom-designed suits and Tuxedos. Located at Via Barberini, 79
Chanel
Exclusive maison of style's spacious quarters near the chic Piazza di Spagna, featuring accessories, perfume, jewellery, watches and the luxurious prêt-a-porter collections. Located at Via dei Babuino, 98/100
Ciesse
The leading Italian brand for urban and casual wear offers clients the best total look apparel for men and women with hi-tech, yet stylish clothing. Located at Piazza di Pietra, 62