Porta Portese in Rome

Porta Portese in Rome is a flea market near an ancient city gate dating to the Middle Ages that's just a block from the banks of the Tiber River. Here you'll find endless aisles of vendors offering just about every kind of item you can imagine from clothes to food, electronics, housewares and many others. It's among the largest flea markets in Rome, and it's easy to get lost among the vendors here.

Even if you come on a day when the market isn't open, however, there's a great deal of history to be found at the gate.

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What are the highlights of Porta Portese in Rome?

The Porta Portese flea market is held weekly and features hundreds of stalls and vendors. Whether you're looking for books or DVDs, vintage phones, clothes, spare bicycle parts, chandeliers, brass decorations with decades of patina or other collectables, you'll probably find it here. The Porta Portese flea market is also distinctly Italian and is a place to come to soak up local culture.

The market is considered something of an institution in the city, and people come here from miles around to browse the stock, which changes all the time. If you're here for multiple weeks, it's definitely a place to visit twice.

What else is good to know about Porta Portese in Rome?

If you know flea markets, you'll know what to expect at Porta Portese. Because it's so popular, it gets very crowded and busy, and you may find yourself in a bidding war for an item you particularly like. Be ready to haggle with the vendors, who are masters of the art form.

If you see something you like, the time to buy is when you see it. If you walk away and come back, it may be gone. The market is held every Sunday, and it's best to get here early if you want the best selection and best deals.

Location: Piazza di Porta Portese, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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