Shopping in Rome

Newest Review: ... major fashion label, and, because the buildings are laid out in blocks, rather than a single long street such as Sloane Street in London, they are all mercifully close to one another. Don't expect to get served in any of the high fashion stores though, the staff will try their best to ignore you. Some of these stores however, are worth a visit in their own right, especially the Louis Vuitton boutique with its psychadelic LCD steps. You'll find that all the Italian brands are (of course) marginally cheaper, although depending on the exchange rate you may not actually save much if at all. Watch out for the fakes here, though. There are ofte... more

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Shopping in Rome - An Italian Experience (317 words)
by - written on 26/10/09 (Very useful, 50 readings)
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In Rome there are many department stores, selling the usual range of clothes and perfumes, however, the real place to get an unforgettable is the Via Veneto and surrounding area. One could not ask for nicer surroundings than Rome for shopping. At the bottom of the bustling Spanish Steps, Via Veneto is one of the best shopping districts. There are flagship stores for every major fashion label, and, because the buildings are laid out in blocks, rather than a single long street such as Sloane Street in London, they are all mercifully close to one another. Don't expect to get served in any of the high fashion stores though, the staff will try their ... Read the complete review

Roman Toilets and Profiterole Ice Cream (971 words)
by - written on 09/05/03 (Very useful, 236 readings)
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Though I don’t usually travel abroad just with the intention of shopping (NYC being the exception here) it’s something I like to fit in if I can. I’d never done “proper” (i.e. non-souvenirs) shopping in Italy despite visits to Milan, Verona, Pisa and Florence among other, so when we went to Rome, and when I found out that due to Ryanair flight timings, we’d have an extra half day left over, I penciled in a trip here: Rome’s premier Shopping centre. Centro Commerciale Cinecitta Due Viale Palmiro Togliatti 2 Tel: 06 72 20910 The centre can be reached by many busses, or by the underground to ... Read the complete review

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