DK Travel : Rome : Shopping

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Maurizio Grossi

Maurizio Grossi is a specialist in marble. This is just the place to buy a reproduction Roman bust or an astoundingly life-like sculpted fruit.
Mercato dell’Antiquariato

Lovely antiquarian market consisting of about 17 stalls specializing in antique prints and books.
Messaggerie Musicali

Huge, ultra-modern music store with dozens of listening stations so you can better select your choice of cassettes and CDs. Tastes range from Italian pop to classic opera.
Myricae

Country-style furnishings and undyed Calabrian and Grecian wool rugs. Another branch at Piazza Parlamento 38–9 sells hand-painted ceramics and women’s clothing.
Nardecchia

Prints, old photographs and watercolours are on sale here, from Piranesi originals to 20th-century works.
New Fashion

Slightly higher prices than most but better selection and more fashionable wares at this stock house for mostly women’s suits and skirts.
Nomades

This eclectic, funky gallery housed in a former convent sells wood, stone and ceramic objets d’art from around the globe.
Orologeria Mazzella

Looking for a nice watch that won’t blow your budget? This friendly proprietor sells name brands at about 30–50 per cent below regular retail prices. Strong on Swatch watches.
Oviesse

Fairly well-made clothing at bargain prices, plus a large selection of cosmetics and toiletries. This is the largest of several branches of Oviesse in Rome.
Parcheggio Borghese

Flea market specializing in children’s goods. First weekend of month, Oct–Jun.