{"id":62514,"date":"2021-10-14T07:43:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T11:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/?p=62514"},"modified":"2023-11-15T08:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T12:47:12","slug":"shopping-and-strolling-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyperfect.com\/blog\/shopping-and-strolling-rome.html","title":{"rendered":"Shopping and Strolling through the Heart of Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"shopping

Shoppers won’t want to miss Piazza di Spagna (credit<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n

What better way is there to get to know a city than by shopping in it? If you find yourself in Rome, there will be no shortage of iconic stores for clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes from labels that have become synonymous with Made in Italy quality. While there is a long list of well-known designers to seek out in Rome, why not mix in some under the radar spots? If you step a little bit off the beaten path, you\u2019ll find yourself rewarded with unique vintage and independent design shops as well as storied classics that you\u2019ll only find in the Eternal City. Here are some of best shopping addresses you’ll want to check out while strolling through the heart of Rome.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Shopping in Trendy Monti<\/h2>\n

If you have an iconic image of Rome in your mind, it probably involves a cobblestone street with sprawling ivy and terracotta walls that catch the light just right as it shines on a vintage Vespa. Those scenes dot the Eternal City, but in the Monti neighborhood it seems like every street is picture perfect and every corner just begs to be explored. Located a stone\u2019s throw from the Colosseum and within easy proximity to transport hubs like Termini Station, Monti is the ideal base for your own Roman Holiday. Stay right in Monti at the Cicero<\/a> apartment or the Mercurio<\/a>. Once you’re settled in, get to know the area in style with a shopping day that will take you from the eclectic to the extravagant – all within a short walk from your Rome vacation apartment rental<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"\"

Head to Via del Boschetto for excellent shopping in Monti<\/p><\/div>\n

Tucked in between some of the most well-known tourist attractions in the city, the Monti neighborhood has the uncanny ability to retain the feeling of well-kept secret even though it’s quickly overtaking other neighborhoods like Trastevere<\/a> as the capital of trendy Rome. While you can spend hours musing over Monti\u2019s fascinating history<\/a>, the array of artisans, designers and shops really do tell a story of their own.<\/p>\n

In Italy, culture often expresses itself through fashion and in a dynamic neighborhood like Monti that means lots of eclectic shops that specialize in one-of-a-kind finds. There are no shortage of vintage and second hand shops along Via dei Serpenti, Via del Boschetto and Via Urbana, all of which also have great bars, restaurants and views of the ancient city. Moll Flanders Roma<\/a> was one of the first consignment stores in the city and over the years it has become an institution for hip Romans who want unbeatable bargains. Its afternoon-only opening hours just increase the cool factor, and they\u2019re even open on Sundays for the inevitable passeggiata <\/em>that they know you\u2019ll make.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Charming street scene in Monti (Photo by author)<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want it loud, King Size Vintage<\/a> on lovely Via Leonina is practically bursting with the kinds of finds that your friends will ask you about when you get home, and it’s easy to get lost in the seemingly endless racks of highly curated designer clothing, shoes, bags and coats from all over the world. But don\u2019t forget to save room for Pifebo<\/a> and Flamingo<\/a>: the first is exactly what your mind conjures when you think of a thrift shop, and its tiny frame contains all of the well loved multitudes you need. The second is a beautifully considered, bright oasis of 1940s and 50s retro gear alongside puffy sleeves from the 70s and 80s.<\/p>\n

\n
\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

A post shared by Tina Sondergaard (@tina.sondergaard.rome)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n