I love to sew, so naturally I look for local fabric stores wherever I travel to. I'm as delighted…read moreto find this lovely, well organized shop in the heart of historic Rome. The silks and cottons were divine, and I'm glad one of my suitcases is half empty The staff was incredibly kind & helpful, and most spoke enough English that I knew the fiber content and price of everything before I had it cut.

Those who follow my reviews know that I like to shop for fabrics... a lot! And I have made it my…read more'thing' to visit fabric shops where ever I go on vacation. I have visited shops in Mexico, NYC (Mood baby) California and many other places, but there is nothing like visiting a fabric shop in Italy. Although Rome is not known as a fashion capital, I still wanted to get something here. I found this shop through a Facebook group I belong to. This place was overwhelming, thousands of volts of fabric to choose from. This was a truly Italian experience as no one in the store spoke English or Spanish. Up to that point, I had been spoiled. There are all kinds of fabric, even Italian designer ones like Ungaro and Versace. Quite expensive, but so beautiful. I was in such awe that I forgot to take pics. I ended up getting a very lush and surprisingly affordable at $25 Euros per meter stripped fabric for palazzo pants. Molto bella!

November 10, 2024 9:40AM…read more Treasure hunting/thrifting is one of my favorite past time and doing this in a different country is something I enjoy doing. Yes, Porta Portese has more of a flea market vibes but it is so huge that you are bound to find something neat if you're patient enough. I browsed through some vintage stands and didn't find anything to bring back... but was able to find a nice pair of new baggy jeans on the other side of the market toward the residential area. On our way back we were able to find some local artwork in post card size to bring back for friends and family. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and into treasure hunting. Highly recommend to come check them out on the weekends if you're in Rome.

Visited on a Saturday and found a great deal on a luggage that I needed for gifts to take back…read morehome. I bought a brand new 27" luggage with wheels; this luggage was selling for $160 in the heart of Rome. The seller tried to sell it to me for $60 then I countered with $35 and he said $40, which I accepted. There are a lot of retro items that I would've loved to buy, but it would've been too heavy to bring back to the U.S. We ended up buying a Beatles vinyl record, fans (4 for $1), and other small items for gifts. This place has everything and it felt like we walked for miles one way only! Don't be afraid to bargain, they'll work with you!