A visit to Rome would not be complete without visiting the Vatican, right? But what to do once you’ve seen St. Peters’, the Sistine Chapel and the myriad of ancient artifacts which the Vatican Museum holds?
Shop, of course!
The area between piazza del Popolo and Piazza Risorgimento holds a well-kept secret among Romans: via Cola di Rienzo is a long and tree-filled street with high street shops and cafès where you’ll find the latest trends and some at bargain prices, too. You’ll find all that you desire during your Roman holiday on this street: clothing, books, shoes, bags, houseware, gourmet foods and the largest and most important department in Italy, Coin. For those looking for clothing exclusively ‘Made in Italy’, you should definitely go into the Angelo di Nepi store where luxurious and embellished dresses, coats and tops are displayed with a distinct touch of class in a more than tiny store. If you’re into a more casual look, the choices here are endless: Miss Sixty, Benetton, Liu Jo, Zara, Diesel, Calvin Klein, Trussardi jeans, Energie and Nuvolari. Step into the aforementioned Coin where you’ll find an endless cosmetics sections for women and men, including one of the few MAC counters in Italy! You’ll also find a colourful shoe and accessories department – the perfect place to find Italian souvenirs for your envious friends back home. Walk towards piazza del Popolo and you’ll find a store called Brandy Melville, a cute store where all teenagers from all over Rome flock to in order to find the latest styles at really cheap prices. If you’re really on a budget, street-corner stands deal in bargain shoes, clothing, and glassware.
Tip: This area is a short walk from the center of town, as well as from the Metro stop Lepanto on line A; you can also take Bus 30, 70, 224, or 913.
...and not far from Pizzarium, Via della Meloria 43. To recoup from long Vatican cues and guerrilla shopping, try some of Gabriele Bonci's 72-hour leavened pizza dough and his mouthwatering toppings...
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