The Mercatino

First things first! There is a bar at the Porta Maggiore branch.   For a fortifying shot of coffee before the hunt.

I come from a long line of shoppers. Shoppers with a particular skill at finding a bargain. True thrift store professionals. I have many a childhood memory of hiding the in the racks of furs and evening gowns in the back room at Loehmans. A few of my friends have been telling me how fabulous the "Mercatino" here in Rome is. 

I had been ignoring them. This was a BIG mistake.


We lived in our first apartment in Rome for four years never getting around to installing a single light fixture.  In our new apartment (we have been living here a year this week) we have done a little better, but there are a few bare lightbulbs still hanging from wires.

need a doll making device? 

Recently, I finally went to see what all the fuss was about. The things I have been missing! Fay jackets and Etro skirts, books and dvd's for just a few euros, Deruta pottery, entire walls of wardrobes and shelves....

And light fixtures. Chandeliers, sconces, table lamps....oh my!

I may just get rid of those bare light bulbs yet.

I still can't decide 

The branch not far from the vatican has a good selection of books in english 

Practicalities


Spring cleaning? You can sell your things on consignment. If they are large you can arrange for pick-up. There is ample parking.

I have visited two branches so far

Gregorio VII - Not far from the Vatican, this branch has a great selection of designer clothes and books and dvd's

Via Ludovico Micara 32 00165 ROMA GREGORIO VII


Porta Maggiore - Outdoor furniture and a vast selection of crystal, ceramics and eclectic finds are the strengths here.

Via Sebastiano Grandis 7


Next on the agenda is the brand new Montemario/Trionfale branch.

Via Trionfale 8004