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Millions of tourists flock to Rome each year to witness its magnificent sightseeing spots and historical sights. Known as the eternal city, Rome has a lot to offer to its visitors, making it one of the top visited cities in the world. Rome offers everything from mouthwatering gastronomy to breathtaking sightseeing spots; from economical to luxury designer’s shopping; and from affordable apartments to luxurious hotels.
If you are planning to visit Rome and you are looking for the best places to shop, here are some places that you must include in your shopping checklist.
Via Vittorio Veneto
Via Veneto offers a more leisurely atmosphere. You can find a lot of luxury hotels and sophisticated cafes along Via Veneto. The street is also lined with designer’s boutiques that sell gloves, fashionable shoes and leather goods.
Via Borgognona
Via Borgogna is just adjacent to Piazza di Spagna. It is well-known for its ultra-chic designer boutiques that are baffled with astonishing neoclassical and baroque porticoes.
Via Frattina
This popular shopping street starts at Piazza di Spagna. Part of the street like Via del Corso is open only for pedestrians and is closed to traffic. What makes Via Frattina very famous among shopping enthusiasts is its thick cluster of well-off boutiques. The place is also perfect for street shopping because it is pedestrian friendly.
Via del Corso
This mile-long street runs from Piazza del Popolo down to Piazza Venezia. Via del Corso is among the favorite shopping spots for both the tourists and the native Romans. The street is always buzzing anytime of the day, attracting mostly young shoppers. Via del Corso is popularly known to be the home of the Swarovski Crystal and Ferrari flagship stores. You can also find shopping stores that offer a wide array of fashion choices ranging from fine leather fashion crafts to modern fashion styles. You can also find a variety of home furniture, with designs that range from modern to futuristic and vintage to 1950s retro.
Via Cola di Rienzi
Rome tour will be incomplete if you miss to visit the Vatican. When in Vatican, you may as well try to go to Via Cola di Rienzi. It is an elongated and straight street that runs from Piazza Risorgimento to Tiber River banks. Walking down this long street, you can find a number of fashionable and luxurious shops that sell various kinds of jewelries, trendy apparels and chic shoes.
Via Condotti
Via Condotti is famous for its label “the chicest street” and is one among the most swarming places in Rome. It is likewise the most cherished street and is well-known as the home to the flagship stores of the most classy houses like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Valentino, Hermès, Campanile, Prada, Ferragamo, Armani, Dolce e Gabbana, Gucci, Versace, Cartier, Bulgari, and Chanel. It is likewise the home of the most famous café in Rome- the Caffe Greco. Although lots of luxury flagship stores and famous deluxe cafes are located along Via Condotti, many visitors just visit the street for people-watching and window-shopping activities only.
Visiting Rome is exciting and enjoyable. However, if you want to make the most out of your visit in Rome, try to visit places that offer both luxury and pleasure.
Author: By: Angelina van Kemenade owner of www.romesightseeing.net