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8 Best Flea Markets in Rome for Vintage and Antiques

Intro

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!

The Best Flea markets in Rome:

  1. Mercatino di Ponte Milvio antique market:

    Antiques 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 antiques market

    A small but beautiful antiques 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 >>

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.

If you prefer to discover Rome’s best flea markets on a map, then head over to our interactive map Fleamapket. Discover reviews of the world’s best flea markets and make the most of your flea market experience!

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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.

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A true dyed-in-the-wool flea market hunter, Ashley has never been afraid to dig her hands into old dusty boxes full of spider webs, to search for lost treasures. At age 6 she was already spending hours in her grand parents' attic digging into old stuff, and when she turned 10, she organized her first garage sale in her neighborhood. She is an avid reader (old books, even better) and loves to write about her finds at the flea market, and her favorite vintage venues. Connect with Ashley on Google+

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    • flea market insiders
      July 9, 2014 at 10:18 am - Reply

      Hi Leah,

      When it comes to shopping, Rome offers many possibilities: Italy’s capital city has boutique shops streets where you will find luxury brand clothing made in Italy. There are also factory stock outlets in the surburb of the city where you can get cheap designer clothes due to 30-70% discount. For instance, the most prestigious designer shops In Rome are located on Piazza di Spagna and surrounding streets. And a good place to buy designer labels at a discount in Rome is Castel Romano Designer Outlet (link:http://tinyurl.com/k2zd7e8) located in Pomezia which is 30 km south from Rome Italy.

      Also remember that in Rome, there are also many specialized workshops where you can buy or order a fur coat at the best prices in Italy. But if you really want to go to the temple of fashion, consider a trip to Milan and Florence :)

  3. Babs
    October 11, 2014 at 4:07 pm - Reply

    The Borgo Parioloi market is produce — nice produce — and the rest is just junk. Not a vintage piece of anything. Poor quality cheap clothing and household items. Not worth the trip AT ALL.

  4. Vittorio
    August 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm - Reply

    Be great to have subway directions for each of these main markets…cannot find a searchable site to put in addresses to know what line/ stop. Aiutami per favore!

    • flea market insiders
      August 15, 2015 at 10:53 am - Reply

      Ciao Vittorio, you’re absolutely right! Subway directions are a must when it comes to finding the nearest subway/bus/tramway stop to a flea market. As a matter of facts, this is something we will slowly be adding to all our flea market reviews around the world (with more than 150 entries, this will take a bit of time though…). In the meantime, please feel free to use our other website http://www.fleamapket.com to help you spot the nearest subway station to the flea markets of your choice.

      Here’s the page featuring all flea markets in Rome: http://www.fleamapket.com/location/rome/

      At the end of each listing, you will find a little box with 4 tabs: Contact Details, Opening Times, Send to a Friend, Get Directions. “Get Directions” helps you figure out how to get to each venue by public transportation, car, walking or bicycle :)

      Enjoy your trip to Rome’s flea markets!

  6. Carole Estes
    November 17, 2015 at 4:48 pm - Reply

    ALERT: The flea Mkt in Borgo Parioli is NOT THERE. Not there at all. Wasted most of a day looking for it. Asked local shopkeepers, widened my search area. Not There!

    • flea market insiders
      November 18, 2015 at 2:24 pm - Reply

      Hi Carole, sorry to hear about this :( When did you visit the Borgo Parioli Mercatino? As you know, this flea market only runs three times a month.
      I’ve checked once again on other resources online (in Italian) and all of them indicate that this market is located on Via Metauro, 24, 00198 Roma, Italy.

      I’ll ask friends in Rome if they know if the Borgo Parioli flea market has been discontinued or not.

  7. Laura Hawk
    June 2, 2016 at 5:59 pm - Reply

    These market lists are either are not accurate or are not updated. Went to Porta Portese and Via Sannio markets in Rome. THEY ALL SELL THE SAME CHEAP CRAP THAT’S SOLD AT MARKETS ALL OVER EUROPE!!! It takes quite a bit of effort to plan your day around these markets and to walk, sometimes for miles and miles, to get there. UPDATE YOUR LISTS FLEAMARKETINSIDERS.

    • flea market insiders
      June 7, 2016 at 5:51 pm - Reply

      Dear Laura, we’re sorry to hear about your bad shopping experience in Rome.The editorial team of fleamarketinsiders prides itself in providing accurate information when it comes to flea markets. However, we always recommend to double check that information with another source.

      Porta Portese and Via Sannio are actually the only two markets of this list (together with the Campo de’ Fiori) which are not Antiques Market. Both Porta Portese and Via Sannio sell second-hand items and knock-off products. Porta Portese nonetheless, has a few booth selling antiques (as far as we remember). The best flea markets to go antiques shopping in Roma, are those labeled “(ANTIQUES MARKET)”.

      We hope this information will be useful to you for your next trip to Roma.

    • Ashley Miller
      Author
      January 10, 2017 at 10:16 am - Reply

      Hi Catherine, La Soffitta sotto i Portici is a tiny gem in Rome located under the arcades of Piazza Augusto Imperatore (which are worth the trip on their own). This flea market hosts over 60 stands selling all kind of vintage merchandises, antique jewelry, furniture, artwork and other collectibles & modern-day objects. Here is a little review of this flea market: https://www.fleamapket.com/listing/la-soffitta-sotto-i-portici/

      La Soffitta sotto i Portici is held every Sunday (except during August) from 9am-7pm, and has become in the past couple of years a point of reference for collectors who are looking for vintage items. Entrance is free of charge. Address: Piazza Augusto Imperatore, San Carlo al Corso (Rome).

      As always with flea markets, always check their date of operations. In the case of La Soffitta sotto i Portici, some say it operates on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, other every Sunday. The flea market’s facebook page mentions that La Soffitta sotto i Portici runs every Sunday of the year (except in August).

    • Jenny payne
      February 20, 2017 at 11:40 am - Reply

      Yes they are great but you need a good eye if you want to buy as it is so big and lots the same but you can get a bargain ( a great pair of leather Italian shoes €25) I’m in fashion in Australia so know what’s good or not. The. Just wonder down to Trastevere that was alive and exciting

  10. Lisa
    March 11, 2017 at 7:21 pm - Reply

    I am going to Italy this summer. What is the best flea market to go to in the Tuscany area. With affordable prices.

  11. Nilufer Akpinar Sahin
    March 22, 2017 at 2:42 pm - Reply

    Hello there! Do you have any recommendations on where I could shop for antique/vintage bottles in Rome? If not the flea markets (because unfortunately I will be in Rome only Monday – Thursday but not on Sunday :( ), is there a specific neighborhood / area where there are vintage shops selling old glass bottles? Thanks!

  12. Sompa
    April 29, 2017 at 4:00 pm - Reply

    Is there a possibility for a traveller to come to rome and sell his art in one of these flea markets in Rome? If yes does anyone know how to book a table there?

  13. Sandra Lefevre
    June 4, 2017 at 4:34 pm - Reply

    It would be great if there were a site where you could enter your dates that you would be in that city and it will indicate which fle markets are taking place at that time. IT is crazy that you have to pay to get this information.

    • Ashley Miller
      Author
      June 4, 2017 at 4:57 pm - Reply

      Hi Sandra, there are indeed a couple of websites that let you input a specific date and location, and show you flea markets taking place near there on that day. However, these websites are exclusively covering specific regions (France, Italy, Denmark, etc), are often not available in English, and only provide a succinct description of the venue. The reason we decided to offer our calendar on fleamapket.com as a premium feature, is to cover the cost of researching accurate content (travelling to the location or researching it and sometimes translating it from French, German, Spanish or Italian), writing it, and keeping it up to date. In fact, every dollar earned through our premium subscription is integrally re-invested in fleamapket.com (minus taxes) so we can continue adding new venues and events to our calendar. Last but not least, fleamapket.com is one of not-so-many websites which isn’t financed through advertising. So no ads there :) We hope you’ll continue enjoying the free version of fleamapket.com

  16. Helen
    November 6, 2017 at 10:58 am - Reply

    Hi!

    I am planning to visit Italy on January. Which place is better for buying vintage or unused clothes in low prices? Rome or Milan? Could you please tell me some of the most hip flea markets?

    Thanks a lot :)

  21. Vitor Roma
    August 21, 2019 at 1:39 am - Reply

    Outdated report! The referred market only has low quality clothing sellers. If you want to provide quality service by informing your readers, you should make frequent visits to the markets so that people are not harmed by spending their holiday days in search of markets that have not been in business for years!

  22. Vitor Roma
    August 21, 2019 at 1:57 am - Reply

    I was 2 weeks in Rome in July, and although I went to all the markets you indicate in your publication, only the old paper “market” of Mercatto della Stampe is still active. All others are no longer realized today. And the old paper market is not a market in itself, as it is a permanent set of stands for merchants of this kind of articles.

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