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Organizing a pleasant day to go shopping in Rome<\/a><\/strong> is not a difficult task if we take into account that in this Italian metropolis you can find almost everything. You will be impressed especially by spectacular fashion \u2013 as we all know, Italians are great trendsetters and excellent clothing designers<\/strong>. The same goes for accessories<\/strong> and artisan products<\/strong>. Luxury products may have exorbitant prices, but it is also possible to find affordable and even cheap items – shopping in Rome is a pleasure for every budget.<\/p>\n

Shopping Areas in Rome<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Via del Corso<\/strong> is the most important shopping street in Rome and one of the most important streets in the city, with an endless row of affordable clothing shops. It is definitely the place to go.<\/p>\n

Piazza di Spagna<\/strong> and the streets around it are the epicentre of luxury shopping. Here you will find the most exclusive boutiques in Rome that include prestigious international brands such as Prada, Armani, Gucci, Bulgari, etc.<\/p>\n

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Piazza di Spagna<\/p><\/div>\n

Via del Babuino<\/strong> is the area reserved for artistic shopping where you can find all kinds of art pieces and decorative objects, sometimes at very good prices, and sometimes at scary ones.<\/p>\n

Tourists who visit Rome for the first time may be surprised by the many street stalls<\/strong> on most of the busy streets, selling imitations of luxury items. You will find such stalls in most major cities in Italy, and in Rome in particular. They sell mostly fashion accessories: handbags, sunglasses, watches etc.<\/p>\n

Another curiosity when it comes to shopping in Rome, is that unlike other major cities in Europe there are basically no shopping malls in the city centre<\/strong>, although galleries such as beautiful historical Galleria Alberto Sordi can resemble the concept of a shopping centre.<\/p>\n

Souvenirs, Gifts and Typical Products from Rome<\/h2>\n

Italy is world-famous for its excellence in fashion, design and gourmet food (and cars \u2013 arguably, a Ferrari makes for a nice souvenir). The choice of products of superior quality and divine beauty will spoil you. Here are some tips for things worth taking back home.<\/p>\n

1. Accessories & Handbags<\/h3>\n
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Handbags and accessories<\/p><\/div>\n

Italy is paradise of refined and sophisticated accessories that you will just want to have. Leather goods are of sensual and seductively perfect design, always elegant. The choice of handbags made in Italy exceeds anything you can find in other countries. Personally, I never leave Italy without a new handbag. Or two. Or four. Other recommended items include leather gloves, wallets, belts.<\/p>\n

Some affordable producers include: Carpisa<\/a>, Camomilla, Motivi, Alviero Martini Prima Classe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Less affordable: Piquadro, Coccinelle.<\/p>\n

The most famous: Prada, Valentino, Furla, Fendi, Miu Miu, Gucci.<\/p>\n

2. Shoes<\/h3>\n
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Tod’s shoe store<\/p><\/div>\n

Italian shoes are renown for style, sexy and sophisticated forms, softness of leather and durability.<\/p>\n

Some affordable producers include: Nero Giardini, Igi&Co, Caf\u00e8 Noir, and innovative and super-comfortable Geox.<\/p>\n

Less affordable: Sergio Rossi, Tod\u2019s.<\/p>\n

The most famous: Armani, Valentino, Gucci, Just Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta.<\/p>\n

3. Fashion<\/h3>\n
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Clothing store<\/p><\/div>\n

Italy = fashion, we all know that. Actually, great offer of clothes, quickly changing moda<\/em> and thus frequent sales with really huge discounts make Italy one of the best countries for clothes\u2019 shopping. The quality-price ratio is usually excellent. Really everybody can find here something for themselves.<\/p>\n

For fashion shopping, I recommend Via del Corso \u2013 there are a lot of good, affordable shops along it.<\/p>\n

For world\u2019s famous luxury brands, the best places are around Via Condotti and Piazza di Spagna.<\/p>\n

4. Truffles<\/h3>\n
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Black truffles<\/p><\/div>\n

Gourmet food is one of the greatest delights of Italy. One of the products definitely worth bringing back home are truffles. Italian black and white truffles are among the best in the world. The easiest forms to buy them are macinated as a cr\u00e8me (crema di tartufo or pat\u00e8 di tartufo) in a small jar, or as an olive oil aromatised with truffles (olio al tartufo), or truffle cheese (formaggio al tartufo; my favourite is Pecorino di Moliterno al tartufo).<\/p>\n

5. Cheese<\/h3>\n
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Provolone cheese<\/p><\/div>\n

Range of Italian cheeses is infinite. The most famous ones include: Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella di Bufala, Provolone, Pecorino Romano, Asiago.<\/p>\n

A selection of excellent cheeses can be found in any grocery store or supermarket.<\/p>\n

6. Cold cuts<\/h3>\n
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Italian cured meats<\/p><\/div>\n

There is plenty of choice of Italian cured meats. The famous ones include Prosciutto di Parma, Bresaola, and different types of salame, salsiccia<\/em>,\u00a0guanciale <\/em>or spicy sausages with chilli from Calabria. <\/em>Again: look for them in a grocery store or supermarket, or in a specialized delicatessen shop.<\/p>\n

7. Torrone<\/h3>\n
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Torrone<\/p><\/div>\n

Torrone is a nougat, which can be soft (morbid) or hard (duro). It is made of egg whites, honey and almonds, or sometimes other nuts as walnuts or hazelnuts. It\u2019s a typical sweet, sold in bars and easy to transport.<\/p>\n

Other typical sweets included Panpepato and Pangiallo \u2013 nuts and dried fruits with spices, and pasta di mandorle \u2013 aromatic almond cakes with a soft heart, and Amaretti \u2013 sweet cookies with apricot kernel aroma. You will find them in a grocery store or supermarket, so there is no need to overpay in a souvenir shop.<\/p>\n

8. Limoncello<\/h3>\n
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Limoncello<\/p><\/div>\n

The sunniest Italian liquer comes from Sorrento, south of Naples, and it\u2019s made of lemons. Refreshing, sweet, scented and joyfully yellow, it is absolutely delicious. Italians drink it as digestivo<\/em> \u2013 after meals. Actually, many Italians drink it daily. Souvenir shops sell it slightly overpriced in beautifully shaped bottles \u2013 it the shape of Italy, or a half moon, or a mandolino. You will find it in any supermarket for much more convenient prices.<\/p>\n

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