Italy » Shopping in Rome

For designer wear and high fashion, area between the Spanish Steps and Via del Corso must be visited where major popular names and chic shops are located. The three most famous fashion streets in Rome are Via Condotti, Via Borgognona and Via Frattina. Via dei Condotti opposite to the Spanish Steps is the most famous and most elegant streets in the world. It boasts of having some of the biggest names in fashion and jewellery like Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Valentino, Cartier and Ferragamo where tourists flock for the global brands.

If your budget doesn’t allow you for designer shops you can visit Via del Corso or Via Nazionale for high street shopping. If you are looking to take along some souvenirs they can be found at street stalls and at many shops of Rome. Best places for antique shopping in Rome are Via Margutta, which has a varied collection from different periods, Via dei Coronari, Via del Babuino, Via Giulia and Via del Pellegrino.

Cola di Rienzo, is another popular shopping destination for Romans with many shops selling all kind of goods at affordable prices. The quality of products at these stores is good and the spacious sidewalks provide enough space to enjoy a stroll.