10 Best Markets in Rome

We have for you here a collection of the best markets in Rome, where you can go souvenir hunting and put your haggling skills to the test. The city is a shopping paradise, with many of its cobblestone streets abuzz with local vendors selling fresh produce, as well as used items and antiques that can make for great keepsakes.

Most of the best markets in Rome are luckily regular flea markets, while others open weekly, with rows of colorful tents set up before the weekend. We’ve also added a few of Rome’s best farmers’ markets; vibrant places that offer you a unique shopping experience, with booths full of exotic produce and classic Italian goods.

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1. Campo de’ Fiori

Rome’s famous “field of flowers” market

Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers

The market held at Piazza Campo de’ Fiori will assault your senses in the most delightful way. The place bustles with locals and visitors in the mornings. It’s surrounded by neo-classical buildings, with the statue of Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno looming over the huge variety of tented vendors.

You’ll find all sorts of souvenirs, like T-shirts and tiny bottles of liquor here, but most stalls sell flowers, exotic fruits and vegetables, as well as meats, fish, and cheese. Though it may seem quite touristy compared to Rome’s other “mercato”, it’s a great starting point. Have fun watching the lively haggling before you try it for yourself. Read more

Location: Piazza Campo de’ Fiori, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)

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2. Porta Portese

Antique, eclectic, and bargain items

Good for: Budget, Shoppers

Porta Portese flea market is among Rome’s biggest. It’s mostly vintage items sold here, such as used clothing and antiques (good Italian quality and rare, nevertheless). You might come across some aged Chinese porcelain or Middle-Eastern jewelry pieces among the lot. There’s plenty of imported items, but all at bargain prices. There’s also a section that sells only new, local Italian items, such as coats and handbags.

The market’s vast, so you’ll need to dig deep beyond the surface of the common knick-knacks to get to the real deals. Although it’s not as touristy as some markets, get here early to avoid the crowds. Read more

Location: Via Ettore Rolli, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Sunday from 6.45 am to 2.30 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)

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3. Mercato delle Stampe

Rare vintage prints at Rome’s specialty market

Good for: Budget, Shoppers, Unusual

By its name, Mercato delle Stampe (Stamp Market) sounds like a stamp collector’s heaven. However, this open-air space on Largo della Fontanella di Borghese goes way beyond just stamps. There’s a huge mass of permanent, boxy, dark gray booths where local collectors showcase a variety of old prints and back editions.

You might stumble upon some old magazine editions or comics, or even old Roman maps and classical musical scores among their troves. Some of the sketches and paintings are worth a look, and you can bargain directly with the artists and collectors.

Location: Largo della Fontanella di Borghese, 00186 Rome, Italy

Open: Daily from 7 am to 1 pm

4. Borghetto Flaminio

Vintage finds at a Sunday flea market

Good for: Shoppers, Budget

One of the less crowded Sunday flea markets in Rome, Borghetto Flaminio is just a short stroll south from the Flaminio station along Via Flaminia. For a small entry fee, you can enter this market space to explore and try your bargaining skills at the various stalls selling mostly second-hand goods and vintage souvenir items (some of which are “good-looking knock-offs”).

You’ll especially see table-top decor, some designer label bags, and ladies’ fashion, from clothes to accessories. It’s worth a browse even if you don’t intend to buy anything, and is a great spot for a leisurely Sunday walk. Read more

Location: Via Flaminia, 32, Rome, Italy

Open: Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)

Phone: +39 06 5880 517

5. Mercato di Testaccio

Shop and eat like a Roman local

Good for: Food, Luxury, Shoppers

Mercato di Testaccio is where you can shop and eat like a local in Rome, slightly away from the more touristy parts of the city. However, there are several metro stations nearby, for easy transport, if you are staying in the city center.

Various stalls feature fresh produce, cured meats, cheeses, pasta, and bread, while others offer a wide range of delicious street food, such as pizzas. Vendors selling local wines complement the experience, and you can sample before you buy. Settle down at a table and enjoy people-watching while nibbling your purchases. Read more

Location: Via Aldo Manuzio, 66b, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 3.30 pm (closed on Sundays)

6. Campagna Amica

Fresh produce at a weekend farmers’ market

Good for: Shoppers, Food, Budget

Known by locals as Mercato Campagna Amica al Circo Massimo, this friendly neighborhood marketplace, just north of the Circus Maximus archeological site, is one of Rome’s authentic farmers’ markets. It’s open only on the weekends and features many local vendors under one roof.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, potted plants, jams, and cold cuts are all available at reasonable, local prices. Even if you’re not looking for groceries, it’s a great experience to witness the traders at work. You can get homemade gelato, fresh juices, or ripe cherries to snack on while you soak up the bustling atmosphere.

Location: Via di S. Teodoro, 74, 00186 Rome, Italy

Open: Saturday–Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm (closed Monday–Friday)

Phone: +39 06 4888 8963

7. Ponte Milvio Antiquariato

A wealth of antiques and collectables

Good for: Shoppers, History, Photo

For a walk back in time, head to Rome’s ancient Ponte Milvio bridge that crosses over the Tiber. Every Sunday, you’ll find the Mercato di Ponte Milvio (Milvian Bridge Market). This is undeniably an antique lovers’ paradise.
Rows of booths along the tree-shaded riverside sell antiques ranging from a variety of Roman statuettes to desk lamps, grand clocks, and Venetian mirrors.

You’ll be sure to find interesting and unique pieces to brighten up your living room back home. Some of the paintings aren’t real antiques, but their classical styles are worth a look.

Location: Via Capoprati, SNC, 00135 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)

Phone: +39 06 8408 0119

8. Mercato Esquilino

International flavors in this vibrant market

Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers

Some of Italy’s historical markets have undergone major revamps. Rome’s Mercato Esquilino is one of them, previously known as Piazza Vittorio after the adjacent city park. Now called Nuovo Mercato Esquilino, the market has been modernized, with vendors and stalls now under one roof.

It still channels its historic charm through the colorful fresh produce on display, with exotic fruits and vegetables, spices, meats, and fish, not to mention a full array of Italian cheeses, all at local prices. The market attracts a mixed crowd, and it’s where many of Rome’s immigrant communities source their ingredients from Chinese to Middle Eastern vendors.

Location: Via Principe Amedeo, 184, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Monday and Wednesday–Thursday from 6 am to 3 pm, Friday–Saturday and Tuesday from 6 am to 5 pm (closed on Sundays)

Phone: +39 33 9344 9445

9. Mercato Trionfale

Fresh, local produce by the Vatican

Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers

Mercato Trionfale is a fresh, morning market housed inside a large single building a few minutes’ walk north of the gates to the Vatican Museums. Get here early in the morning, before your museum visits, to witness a less hectic market scene.

There are over 200 stalls of local vendors selling fresh grocery items, cheeses, and wines at reasonable prices. If you’re staying in an apartment or hotel room with a kitchenette and plan to try cooking for yourself, this is a great spot to source your ingredients.

Location: Via Andrea Doria, 41, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)

10. Mercato di Via Sannio

The place to put your bargaining skills to the test

Good for: Shoppers, Budget

This buzzing street market is a good practicing ground for haggling. It’s just down the road from the San Giovanni metro station and behind the namesake basilica. Most of the vendors sell souvenirs and second-hand clothing items, with some good quality goods worth searching for, if you’re up for a challenge.

The vendors here can be a little pushy and persistent, and even rude to the unaccustomed, but you can usually find your way to a good deal by being insistent with your best price.

Location: Via Sannio, 00183 Roma RM, Italy

Open: Monday–Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)

Phone: +39 32 8858 9811

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