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What to buy in Rome |
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Milan might be the centre of the fashion industry, but Rome is Italy’s principal distribution centre for fashion. There are literally hundreds of famous designers located in Rome for both men and women, most of whom make eminently stylish garments. Materials include silks, leathers, cottons, synthetics, and wool, often of the finest quality.
Food and wine never go out of style, and gourmet enthusiast frequently seek to take some of Rome`s bounty home with them. Many shops in Rome sell chocolates, pastries, liqueurs, wines, and limited-edition olive oils. Italian wines include many excellent vintages, and bottles of liqueurs such as those which are sometimes distilled from herbs and flowers make unusual gifts.
Antiques are big business in Rome, and obviously you should be sure of what you`re buying. The best streets for antique shopping are Via dei Coronari, in the Centro Storico, and Via del Babuino which is between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. Rome is also renowned for its extensive collection of home wares and home ware designs, making it the perfect place to purchase your designer household items. Those in search of a wonderful piece of art should definitely explore the little art market in Via Margutta which is held twice a year. The area comes alive with local and international artists exhibiting their work along the street. Talent spotters and bargain hunters can find young artists keen to sell their latest masterworks for a reasonable price.
Rome is also famous for its jewellery and is home to the designs of the famous Bulgari label. Bulgari is Italy`s most prestigious and famous jeweller and is the Roman equivalent of Cartier in Paris or Tiffany & Co in New York. You will find exquisite large, colourful stones set in both antique and chunky modern settings and stunning pieces of jewellery displayed under lights like museum exhibits, so even window shopping is a thrill.
Don’t forget to purchase your souvenirs of Rome, especially those of religious significance. Souvenirs can be found all over Rome at street stalls and in crowded shops. Centered on the streets near the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva are dozens of shops selling pictures, statues, and relief’s of most of the important saints, the Madonna, Jesus, and John the Baptist.
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