What could be better than strolling Rome’s age-old cobblestone streets in search of the perfect antique or vintage souvenir to take home? Travelers visiting flea markets in Rome are almost guaranteed to find unique treasures. A typical flea market in Rome, such as the iconic Porta Portese Flea Market, boasts all kinds of competitively priced goods. Italian antiques, vintage Italian design and other types of collectibles are all up for grabs at Rome’s flea markets and antique shops. And whether or not you bring home treasures, exploring Rome’s markets is a guarantee for an authentic experience. Be it a colorful food market, such as the historic Campo de’ Fiori Flea Market, an antique market, such as Mercatino Ponte di Milvio, or a vintage market like the Mercato Borghetto Flaminio – we have reviewed the best flea markets in Rome for you and compiled our definite guide to flea markets in Rome.
So, a Ristretto and off you go to discover our list of Rome’s top flea markets!
Important: In general, flea markets in Italy don’t take place in July-August. This also applies to Rome. In any case, it’s generally advisable to double-check the business hours of the markets you want to visit before your trip, to avoid any disappointment.
For more detailed and up-to-date information, please visit the fleamapket.com page dedicated to Rome’s flea markets.
The Best Flea markets in Rome
- #1. Mercatino di Ponte Milvio antique market: The antique market Ponte Milvio is one of the best markets in Rome to find Italian antiques, sourced in the entire peninsula. More about Mercatino di Ponte Milvio >>
- #2. Mercato Borghetto Flaminio vintage market: Vintage market Borghetto Flaminio is located in a residential neighborhood and a good source for vintage Italian luxury designer brands. More about Mercato Borghetto Flaminio >>
- #3. MercatoMonti Urban Market, design market: The hip indoor design market MercatoMonti in Rome is the best spot to spend a rainy day and discover young and upcoming Italian designers and vintage treasures. More about MercatoMonti market >>
- #4. Porta Portese flea market: The iconic second-hand market Porta Portese is Rome’s largest flea market and a Sunday-tradition. More about Porta Portese market >>
- #5. Car Boot Market Roma second-hand market: Selling directly from the trunks of their cars, this vintage market in Testaccio is worth venturing out of the historic center of Rome. More about Car Boot Market Roma >>
- #6. Mercato delle Stampe antique market: A small but beautiful antique market in the heart of Roma where you can discover beautiful ephemera, including prints and historic maps to decorate your walls. More about Mercato delle Stampe >>
- #7. Campo de’ Fiori food market: This flower and food market is one of the oldest in the city and despite not being a flea market, it deserves a spot on this list, simply for the beautiful colors of fresh flowers, fruits, and vegetables sold at this traditional street market in Rome. More about Campo de‘ Fiori>>
- #8. Via Sannio second-hand market: The flea market in Via Sannio is a classic second-hand market in Rome. More about Via Sannio second-hand market >>
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Rome’s antique markets and flea markets are among the best flea markets in Italy and exploring Rome’s bustling outdoor markets is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Italian culture. And while you are in Rome, why not head to Via dei Coronari, a street famous for its antique shops?
If this is your first time in Rome, keep in mind these helpful tips for antique shopping in Rome: Anyone who has ever shopped in the sprawling flea markets in Rome will tell you two distinct things: wear comfortable shoes and come armed with well-tested negotiating skills!
At Rome’s flea markets, one can spend hours strolling through colorful displays of clothing, trinkets and even local food! And the best of all? Antiques, collectibles, new and second-hand clothing, furniture and decor items are all up for grabs at weekend markets located along some of Rome’s most frequented streets and squares.
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Flea markets are popular in Rome! New markets pop up all the time and established markets often close after a while. We do our best to keep this article up-to-date and welcome our reader’s insider tips. Leave us a comment about your experience in Rome!
Below you will find our archive of all flea markets (ongoing and closed) that have ever made it into our article about Rome’s best flea markets.
Mercatino di Ponte Milvio a Roma (ANTIQUES MARKET)
The antique market Mercatino antiquariato di Ponte Milvio takes place twice a month in the area of Ponte Milvio in Rome, along the Tiber river. Founded in 1994, the Mercatino antiquariato di Ponte Milvio is nowadays a well-known institution among antiques enthusiasts in Rome and beyond. The weekend flea market attracts locals and tourists alike. Ponte Milvio market is a great spot to find Italian antiques, as it is one of the most select flea markets in Rome.
Mercatino antiquariato di Ponte Milvio is located a little outside the historic center of Rome, which makes it an excellent excuse to explore Rome a little off the beaten track. The beautiful tree-lined scenery makes the Ponte Milvio Antique Market worth a trip just to enjoy and discover the neighborhood. The Ponte Milvio market starts from the right side of the bridge over the Tiber river and spreads along the way Capoprati, following the river down to the Duca D’Aosta bridge.
Over 150 professional merchants gather from nearby regions of Italy to expose their best pieces. Besides antique and vintage pieces sourced in Rome, vendors also sell carefully selected wares coming from other regions of Italy and abroad. Ponte Milvio may be your best shot at finding Italian country decor and Italian provincial furniture in Rome. If you don’t get lucky at Ponte Milvio antique market then you should visit the antique dealers of famous Via dei Coronari in Rome.
Where: Ponte Milvio, 00135 – Roma, Italy
When: Every Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Read: Discover Mercatino antiquariato di Ponte Milvio on our interactive map Fleamapket
Mercatino di Villa Glori a Roma (PAUSED)
Note: this flea market has been currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
Held every third Sunday of the month on the right side of Viale Pilsudski (in the parking area near the Villa Glori), the Mercatino di Villa Glori a Roma is one of the oldest flea markets of the Italian capital. This flea market gathers more than a hundred select antique dealers and private vendors, who come from all corners of Italy to showcase antiques, to a sophisticated, loyal and demanding Roman public.
Open for over a decade, the delightful flea market of Villa Glori (Mercatino di Villa Glori a Roma) is famous for its long series of colorful booths located along the sidewalks of the avenue Marshal Pilsudski, in the Parioli district, and the green surroundings.
Vendors at the Villa Glori flea market, sell a variety of delicate and high-quality items ranging from silverware and jewelry to antique books, furniture, vintage wall clocks, and musical instruments. The Mercatino di Villa Glori a Roma provides visitors and flea market enthusiasts, a real dive into the Roman antiques and a vintage world. Definitely a great way to spend a one-of-a-kind Sunday morning while strolling the streets of Rome.
Where: Viale Maresciallo Pilsudski – Roma, Italy
When: Currently paused. Was held every third Sunday of the month, from 9 am to 8 pm (closed in August)
Mercatino di Porta Pia a Roma (DISCONTINUED)
Note: this flea market is currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
Every second Sunday of the month, from 10 am until sunset, the Piazzale di Porta Pia (in the district Salario) hosted an antiques and collectors market. Located between Via Nomentana and Corso Italy, the Porta Pia antiques flea market (Mercatino di Porta Pia) became a point of reference for many local and international flea market enthusiasts and avid collectors, eager to enrich their private collections.
Strolling between over 60 booths, visitors of the Mercatino di Porta Pia were able to find furniture, second-hand clothing, small antiques, old books, prints, vintage comics, and other items with a retro local flavor. The Mercatino di Porta Pia was a famous destination for locals looking for a spot to relax and unwind in the morning, before the festive aperitif or as an after lunch walk just before the afternoon coffee.
Where: Piazzale di Porta Pia – 00198 – Roma, Italy
When: Discontinued. It was held every second Sunday of the month, from 10 am to 8 pm (closed in August)
Read: Full review of Mercatino di Porta Pia on Fleamapket
Mercatino di Piazzale delle Belle Arti a Roma (PAUSED)
Note: this flea market is currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
The Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market takes place every fourth Sunday of the month, in the garden area immediately adjacent to the clearing of Piazzale delle Belle Arti, located below the hill of Parioli (between Viale delle Belle Arti, Viale Titian, Via Fratelli Archibugi and Via Flaminia). The location of the flea market, provides a 360° view of the surrounding area, in particular of the river Tiber. Therefore, a trip to the Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market is a reward on its own, even if you don’t take anything back home.
The Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market hosts about 100 booths and more than 80 professional sellers, showcasing furniture and antiques, vintage crafts and collectibles gathered from around Italy and the rest of Europe. The flea market also offers a selection of vintage clothing and accessories, as well as regional products. Some contemporary artists, especially painters belonging to the school of Via Margutta in Rome, offer their paintings and drawings for sale.
The Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market is frequented by a regular and attentive audience, animated by a lively curiosity and a true passion for arts and antiques.
Where: Piazzale delle Belle Arti – 00196 Roma, Italy
When: Currently paused, but should resume later this year. It is normally held every fourth Sunday of the month, from 9 am – 8 pm
Read: Full review of Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market on Fleamapket
Borgo Parioli Flea Market (DISCONTINUED)
Note: this flea market is has been currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
Parioli is probably Rome’s most expensive residential area. And this is no wonder why this weekend market was a hot date on the capital’s monthly shopping calendar, until recently. Unfortunately, the Borgo Parioli Flea Market was discontinued in 2015.
Three times a month, thousands of flea market enthusiasts and vintage lovers used to flock to the Borgo Parioli Flea Market, to hunt for a gem to ad to their collection or simply to enjoy the joyful atmosphere of this flea market.
Among the often-expensive bric-a-brac this flea market had on display, visitors would find original jewellery and accessories from the 1950s onwards, silverware, paintings, antique lamps as well as old gramophones.
Where: Via Tirso 14 & Via Metauro 21 – Rome, Italy
When: DISCONTINUED in 2015
Mercatino dei Parioli (PAUSED)
Note: this flea market is currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
Launched in March 2016, the Mercatino dei Parioli (Parioli Flea Market) used to be the new kid on the block in Rome.
The brainchild of two seasoned flea market experts with decades of experience in the antiques and exhibitions business, this tiny antiques market breathes the atmosphere of flea markets like Vanves in Paris or the Tea Rooms in Brick Lane, though a little more modest in size.
Mercatino dei Parioli hosted 30 booths specialized in high-value objects, like old furniture, paintings, crockery, silverware, antique lace and many curiosities.
Where: Via Salaria 138, 00198 Roma, Italy
When: Currently paused. It is normally held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 9 am to 7 pm (closed in August)
Facebook: facebook.com/mercatini.diroma.3
Read: Full review of Mercatino dei Parioli flea market on Fleamapket
Campo de’ Fiori Flea Market (FOOD MARKET)
Right in the heart of the old city (in the centro storico), Rome’s most picturesque street market is also one of the oldest still operating markets in Rome: the Campo dei Fiori Market has served the city since 1869! It has been called the “market of markets” and its name literally translates to “field of flowers”. Although some criticize that the products sold there target primarily the taste of tourists, it is still a beautiful food market to visit and definitely a heaven for foodies!
Every morning, except Sunday, the piazza is transformed by an array of stalls selling colorful fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish as well as vintage kitchen utensils, tablecloths and toys. One or two stalls specialize in pulses, rice, dried fruit and nuts and there are also flower stalls situated near the fountain.
But the huge open baskets of ready-stripped broccoli and spinach, chopped vegetables for minestrone and freshly prepared green salad mixes are the main attraction for visitors. They provide a real visual display as well as an edible feast.
Where: Piazza Campo de’ Fiori – Rome, Italy
When: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
Via Sannio Flea Market (SECOND HAND MARKET)
Via Sannio flea market is a permanent flea market in Rome, open all week from Monday to Saturday. The market is close to Porta San Giovanni, near St. John Lateran Basilica, hence the name Porta San Giovanni flea market is sometimes used to describe Mercato di Via Sannio.
The market as such is a decent choice if you are looking for a flea market during the week or a Saturday flea market in Rome, as Sunday flea markets in Rome are more common. Although Porta San Giovanni flea market features a nice assortment of new and vintage clothes, do not expect a market full to the brim with vintage or antique treasures. If this is what you are looking for you might be better served at Ponte Milvio market or at Mercato Borghetto Flaminio.
At Mercato Via Sannio you will find new and second-hand clothes, including jeans and leather jackets, shoes at bargain prices, knick-knack and food products. The market in Via Sannio is known to be a good spot to buy military-style outfits, as well as camping, fishing and hunting clothes.
Where: Via Sannio, Porta San Giovanni – Rome, Italy
When: Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Read: The best flea markets in Rome
Mercato delle Stampe Flea Market (ANTIQUES MARKET)
The Mercato delle Stampe flea market is a veritable haven for lovers of old prints, books (both genuine antiquarian and less-exalted second-hand), magazines, music scores, engravings and other printed ephemera.
Located in Largo della Fontonella di Borghese, the Mercato delle Stampe flea market is a permanent market, open all week except Sundays. It is small but well worth a stop during your day visiting Rome’s historic center.
Italian-speaking collectors can enjoy leafing through back issues of specialist magazines. Other visitors might prefer the wonderful selection of illustrated art books and old prints of Rome of the flea market. For visitors looking to decorate their walls with historic Italian maps and prints, Mercato delle Stampe is the place to go.
Where: Largo della Fontanella di Borghese – Rome, Italy
When: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Read: Full review of Mercato delle Stampe flea market on Fleamapket – our interactive map of the world’s best flea markets
Underground Flea Market (DISCONTINUED)
Note: this flea market is currently paused or discontinued. Our latest reviews of the best flea markets in Rome can be found here.
A monthly flea market that used to be held underground, in a subterranean car park near Villa Borghese. There were more than 150 stalls selling everything from antiques and collectibles to clothes and toys. It was a bustling flea market held in a four-storey car park.
The underground flea market used to be a great place for one-stop shopping; decorators and collectors alike could always find something special here. If you were visiting Rome, this flea market was a great diversion from the usual tourist sites.
Like all of Rome’s markets, this flea market used to offer a great way to see the character of the locals and enjoy a very important part of life with true Roman spirit. The Underground flea market will dearly be missed.
Where: Via Francesco Crispi 96 Ludovisi underground car park – Rome, Italy
When: DISCONTINUED in 2014
Porta Portese Flea Market (SECOND-HAND MARKET)
To see another side of Rome, head to this mammoth flea market at Porta Portese. With thousands of stalls selling everything from rare books and spare bike parts to Peruvian shawls and MP3 players, you can find everything you can possibly imagine here. Porta Portese is the largest flea market in Rome and also one of the oldest – a true icon. A Sunday morning at Porta Portese market is a lot of fun. Get ready for a distinctly Italian experience at this busy and lively street market in Rome.
The choice of items to be found at Porta Portese is vast – second-hand clothes, the odd antique, bric-a-brac, vintage vinyl, and much more. That being said, you should be aware that Porta Portese market is not Rome’s best flea market anymore if you are looking for authentic antiques and vintage collectibles. But, if you are lucky, you might find brash brass, noisy clocks, and old paintings capturing local imagery from times that have long gone by.
If you are prepared to get up early on Sunday to score bargains, then you should also be ready to haggle with the vendors. Haggling at Porta Portese flea market in Rome puts Morocco’s Souks to shame. And, as always, be especially aware of pickpockets targeting tourists at this market.
Where: Piazza Porta Portese, between Trastevere and Testaccio – Rome, Italy
When: Every Sunday, from 7 am to 2 pm
Read: Full review of Porta Portese Flea Market on Fleamapket
Mercato Borghetto Flaminio (VINTAGE MARKET)
Not far from Piazza del Popolo, Mercato Borghetto Flaminio is held in a beautiful setting, surrounded by tree-lined hills. A little apart from Rome’s usual madness, Borghetto Flaminio market takes place every Sunday in a quiet residential neighborhood. This vintage market in Rome is full to the brim with knick-knacks, antiques, collectibles and Italian vintage designer clothing and accessories, including Armani sunglasses or Gucci handbags.
Visitors of Mercato Borghetto Flaminio flea market can expect a well-organized and high-quality antique and vintage market. The small admission fee to enter the open-air premises is well-worth it.
Vendors at Mercato Borghetto Flaminio flea market renew their stock frequently and sell a wide variety of treasures. Whether you are into intricately patterned and flamboyant decorations or minimalist European furniture, you will find a mixture of everything at Mercato Borghetto Flaminio. Expect vinyl records, prints, toys, gadgets and midcentury style objects as well as luxury vintage designer clothes that come with a price tag.
If you think about buying designer handbags, check carefully if it is authentic or fake. There are a number of unmistakable indicators that tell you whether it is a fake handbag.
The sellers are friendly and approachable, and haggling is always welcome. For a pleasant vintage shopping experience with a warm ambiance, spend a chilled out Sunday rummaging through antique delights at Mercato Borghetto Flaminio.
Where: Via Flaminia, 32, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BONUS: a few helpful tips to make your day at Roman flea markets a little more enjoyable and a little less stressful
When shopping at any Italian flea market, remember to barter. Sellers have marked up items and are willing, if not wanting, to barter with customers. That wonderful Italian leather purse marked for $40 Euro can be yours for $30 if you know a few basics in Italian and can charm the seller with broken attempts at speaking their language.
Purchasing more than one item at a flea market will get you a better deal! Bartering for two of the exact same items will cost you less in the long run!
Get early at the flea market and shop further from the beginning of the market. Shopkeepers tend to compete with one another and walking a little further can get you a very good deal.
Don’t miss out on trying the food! Vender’s at Italian flea markets have wonderful snacks and treats! Try some fried mash potato balls or deep-fried squid! Watch for a moment on what the locals are purchasing and be adventurous!
Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella! Cobblestone in Rome can be torture on your feet! Leave the trendy high heels at the hotel and opt for walking shoes instead. Remember that the weather in Italy can be unpredictable and a seemingly beautiful day can turn very quickly.
Bring something to carry your purchases in! In most European countries shopkeepers do not bag your items! Bring a large canvas bag with you to put your treasures in!
Be careful of pushy sales people ! Most of the items being sold at flea markets by those other than Romans themselves are overpriced and these “salespeople” will follow you until you agree to purchase something! These items being sold are usually stolen and can get you in big trouble with customs agents while traveling home!
Carefully check designer handbags to make sure they are no cheap knockoffs. It is generally easy to tell whether a handbag is fake or authentic.
Have fun while shopping in Rome, use these wonderful flea markets as a break in your hectic tourist schedule! Barter and get a great deal to take home.
And don’t forget to book your accommodation in time – Rome fills up quickly in high season. Ciao!
MercatoMonti Urban Market (DESIGN MARKET)
If you are looking for young Italian design and vintage treasures and collectables, MercatoMonti is the place to go. After opening in 2009, Mercato Monti Urban Market has made a name for itself as one of the best places in Rome to buy handmade items and pieces by young designers and artists. vintage clothing, vintage collectibles and modern design.
Mercato Monti is centrally located and the perfect stopover if you are planning to visit remnants of Ancient Rome, such as the awe-inspiring Colosseum. Unsurprisingly, the area is buzzing with tourists, but this does not keep stylish locals from shopping at Mercato Monti and enjoying the trendy restaurants in the neighborhood.
The Rione Monti neighborhood is a melting pot of Roman historic structures, vintage boutiques and creative influences coming from all directions. On a rainy weekend, the covered Mercato Monti is the best place to flick through classic Italian novels, discover vinyl records, artisan creations, mid-century furnishings, and jewelry. The market is small but carefully curated, with a hip and lively atmosphere.
At Mercato Monti, DJs are spinning decks, making this lively vintage market one of Rome’s hippest markets.
Where: Via Leonina, 46, 00184 Roma, Italy
When: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00 (September to June)
Read: Mercato Monti Urban Market on Fleamapket, our interactive map of the world’s best flea markets
Car Boot Market Roma (SECOND-HAND MARKET)
The Car Boot Market Roma is the perfect excuse to venture out of the historic center of Rome into the Testaccio neighbourhood in the South of the city. The Car Boot Market is an outdoor second-market, inspired by US-American car-boot sales. Up to 80 vendors sell goods directly off the trunk of their cars at this flea market located in the premises of the Città dell’Altra Economia.
The Car Boot Market Roma is a typical second-hand market, where private individuals clean out their attics to get rid of unwanted items that are still in good condition. Off the beaten track, this market may be your best shot at scoring bargains at flea markets in Rome. You may find Italian vintage clothes, vinyl records, jewellery and vintage bric-a-brac sold by individuals and vendors aiming to supplement their income.
However, do not expect fancy food stalls or select antique merchandise, put on sale by professionals. The Car Boot Market Roma is primarily a neighbourhood initiative, run by the Opificio delle Arti cultural association. The market started in 2013 and has become a popular appointment several times a month. Admission is free.
You never know what you will find at Car Boot Market Roma, but why not give it a shot?
Where: Città dell’Altra Economia, Largo Dino Frisullo, 00153 Roma, Italy
When: Once or twice a month on Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm (except July and August)
Check the latest dates on the organizers’ Facebook page and their website.