Shopping

RELIGIOUS STORES

Rome is one of the most important cities in the world for satisfying pilgrims in buying religious articles. If you are interested in “shopping for religious items” there are specialized stores in Vatican City and exactly in:

1. Via della Conciliazione

This street, which leads directly to St. Peter’s Basilica, is full of souvenir stores and religious items.
It is a great place to find rosaries, medals, crucifixes and other religious items.

We recommend visiting the St. Peter’s Basilica store which is located inside the Basilica, and offers a selection of rosaries, religious books, and souvenirs related to St. Peter’s and the Vatican.

2. Via dei Cestari

This street is famous for its stores specializing in religious items. Here you can find sacred vestments, crosses, statues of saints, and much more.

We recommend a visit to Ditta Annibale Gammarelli, which is famous for the production of sacred vestments and ecclesiastical clothing, and Ditta C. Cassini, another historic store specializing in religious items.

For those looking for church-related publications, it is advisable to visit the:

3. Religious Bookstores

Libreria Editrice Vaticana is located near Vatican City and offers a wide range of religious books, papal encyclicals, and theological texts.

The “Pauline” Publishing Bookstore offers a large selection of religious books, DVDs, and CDs of sacred music.

MARKETS AND CRAFT STORES

Also on the other side of the Tiber River, crossing the Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge and walking for about 25 minutes, at the intersection with Via dei Baullari you can visit the Campo de’ Fiori Market, a historic Roman market where you can find in addition to fresh food products and many spices of all kinds, exploring the small craft stores in the Trastevere neighborhood or around the Pantheon. Many of these stores offer handmade rosaries, religious icons, and sacred art.

LUXURY SHOPPING

For lovers of luxury and high fashion, the Trident is the must-visit destination.
This prestigious area of Rome, with its adjacent streets, is the hub of the most exclusive Italian and international brands.
In addition to the famous Spanish Steps and the nearby Piazza Mignanelli, the heart of luxury extends to Via dei Condotti, famous for its elegant boutiques, and to Via Borgognona, Via della Vite, Via Frattina, Via delle Carrozze, Via Vittoria and Via del Babuino, where splendid ateliers display creativity and beauty.

The streets of the historic center are ideal for being captivated by the elegant creations of famous designers.
Here, the discerning will find renowned jewelers offering unique details in glamorous shapes and precious stones.

Via del Corso is the true artery of Roman shopping, offering something for every taste and budget.
This long street is an open-air shopping mall, with big name stores, flagship stores and cheaper options.
Halfway down Via del Corso, the historic Alberto Sordi Gallery, with its Art Nouveau architecture, offers a refined experience.
Nearby, Via del Tritone, with the large department store La Rinascente, houses 8 floors of fashion, design, jewelry and cosmetics.
The terrace offers a relaxing break with a view of Rome’s rooftops, and on the -1 floor you can admire the remains of the Virgin Aqueduct.

For an alternative shopping experience, Monti District is ideal for those who love crafts, vintage and the creations of young designers.
Close to Campo de’ Fiori, Via dei Giubbonari and Via del Governo Vecchio. offer secondhand items and inexpensive alternatives.
Crossing Ponte Sisto, Trastevere offers boutiques of emerging artists and vintage fashion.

In the Prati area, near the Vatican, Via Candia, Via Ottaviano and Via Cola di Rienzo are ideal for shopping Made in Italy.
Close to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Via Appia Nuova and Via Tuscolana offer numerous stores and the Coin store. Infine, nel quadrante sud, Marconi Avenue and Europa Avenue in the modern district EUR, offer elegant stores and the chance to relax at the Laghetto.