Italy is world famous for high-quality leather goods and fashion. If you’re a lover of either, Rome is your shopping heaven. Where’s the best discount shopping in Rome?
Here are the best 5 best discount shopping places in Rome; Via Cola Di Rienzo, Via Frattina, Termini, Castel Romano Designer Outlet Centre and Porta Portese Flea Market.
Bargains are not just a promise, they’re guaranteed.
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Via Cola Di Rienzo
Via Cola Di Rienzo near the Vatican walls, is a great shopping spot. The nearest metro stations are Lepanto or Ottaviano (Vatican).
You’ll find international, local mid-price fashion and leather brands here. If visiting the Vatican for a sightseeing tour, you can do a spot of retail therapy as well.
Via Frattina
Known as Rome’s shoe shopping mecca, Via Frattina is close to the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti. It’s a few minutes walk from the Piazza di Spagna Metro station. An absolute must for the shoe lover or fashionista.
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Termini
The area inside and around Termini is another hidden shopping gem. Stazione di Termini, Rome’s central station is the departure hub for travellers taking the train to Italian and other Europeans destinations.
If you have a few hours to spare before your train leaves, have a browse in the many stores in the station. You’ll be glad you did.
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Castel Romano Designer Outlet Centre
Castel Romano Designer Outlet Centre is a popular shopping centre 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) outside Rome. The shopping centre is operated by the MacArthur Glen Group, owners of other European shopping outlets such as the Parndorf Outlet in Austria.
Castel Romano offers an enormous variety of famous brands with discounts of up to 70% off recommend retail price (RRP). Best reached by a shuttle bus departing from either Termini or Via Veneto in Rome.
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Porta Portese Flea Market
Porta Portese Flea Market is the largest market in Rome. Markets are held every Sunday morning and the number 75 bus is the best way to get there. If you love markets, this one should definitely be on your must visit list.
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