Is there anything better than strolling through Rome’s ancient cobblestone streets in search of the perfect antique or vintage souvenir? Travelers visiting Rome’s flea markets are almost guaranteed to find unique treasures. Typical flea markets in Rome, such as the iconic Porta Portese Flea Market, boast all kinds of competitively priced goods. Italian antiques, vintage Italian designs, and other collectibles are all up for grabs at Rome’s flea markets and antique shops. Exploring Rome’s markets is an authentic experience whether or not you bring home treasures. Whether it’s a colorful food market like the historic Campo de’ Fiori, an antique market like Mercatino Ponte di Milvio, or a vintage market like Mercato Borghetto Flaminio, we’ve reviewed the best flea markets in Rome and compiled our definitive guide.
So, grab a Ristretto and get ready to dive into our rundown of Rome’s best flea markets!
Important: Flea markets in Italy generally don’t take place in July or August. This also applies to Rome. In any case, it’s advisable to check the hours of operation for the markets you want to visit before your trip to avoid 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 and flea markets are among the best in Italy, and exploring these bustling outdoor markets is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Italian culture. While you’re there, head to Via dei Coronari, a street famous for its antique shops.
If it’s your first time in Rome, keep these helpful antique shopping tips in mind: Anyone who has shopped at Rome’s sprawling flea markets will tell you two things: wear comfortable shoes, and come armed with well-honed negotiating skills!
You can spend hours strolling through colorful displays of clothing, trinkets, and even local food at Rome’s flea markets. The best part? Antiques, collectibles, and new and secondhand clothing, furniture, and décor items are all up for grabs at weekend markets located along some of Rome’s most popular streets and squares.
If you prefer to explore Rome’s flea markets using an interactive map, check out Fleamapket. Read reviews of the world’s best flea markets and make the most of your experience!
Archive
Flea markets are popular in Rome. New ones pop up all the time, and established ones often close after a while. We strive to keep this article updated and welcome our readers’ insider tips. Leave us a comment about your experience in Rome!
Below, you will find our archive of all the flea markets (both ongoing and closed) that have ever been featured in our article about Rome’s best flea markets.
Mercatino di Ponte Milvio a Roma (ANTIQUES MARKET)
The Mercatino antiquariato di Ponte Milvio antique market takes place twice a month in the Ponte Milvio area of Rome, along the Tiber River. Founded in 1994, it is now a well-known institution among antiques enthusiasts in Rome and beyond. The weekend flea market attracts locals and tourists alike. The Ponte Milvio market is an excellent place to find Italian antiques because it is one of the most selective flea markets in Rome.
The Mercatino Antiquariato di Ponte Milvio is located just outside the historic center of Rome, providing an excellent opportunity to explore the city off the beaten path. The beautiful, tree-lined surroundings make the market worth a visit just to enjoy and discover the neighborhood. Starting from the right side of the Tiber River bridge, the market spreads along Via Capoprati, following the river down to the Duca D’Aosta bridge.
Over 150 professional merchants gather from nearby regions of Italy to showcase their finest pieces. In addition to antique and vintage pieces sourced in Rome, vendors sell carefully selected wares from other Italian regions and abroad. Ponte Milvio is your best bet for finding Italian country décor and provincial furniture in Rome. If you don’t find what you’re looking for at the Ponte Milvio antique market, then visit the antique dealers on the 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 on the third Sunday of every month in the parking area near Villa Glori on the right side of Viale Pilsudski, the Mercatino di Villa Glori is one of the oldest flea markets in Rome. More than a hundred select antique dealers and private vendors come from all corners of Italy to showcase antiques to a sophisticated, loyal, and demanding Roman public at this flea market.
Open for over a decade, the delightful Villa Glori flea market (Mercatino di Villa Glori a Roma) is famous for its colorful booths stretching along the sidewalks of Avenue Marshal Pilsudski in the Parioli district and its lush green surroundings.
Vendors sell a variety of delicate, high-quality items, including silverware, jewelry, antique books, furniture, vintage wall clocks, and musical instruments. The Mercatino di Villa Glori provides visitors and flea market enthusiasts with an authentic Roman antique and vintage experience. It’s definitely a great way to spend a one-of-a-kind Sunday morning 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.
On the second Sunday of every month, from 10 a.m. until sunset, Piazzale di Porta Pia (in the Salario district) hosts an antiques and collectors market. Located between Via Nomentana and Corso d’Italia, the Porta Pia flea market became a point of reference for local and international enthusiasts and avid collectors eager to expand their collections.
At the Mercatino di Porta Pia, visitors could stroll through over 60 booths and find furniture, secondhand clothing, small antiques, old books, prints, vintage comics, and other items with a retro local flair. Locals looking for a place to relax and unwind in the morning, before the festive aperitif, or after lunch, just before the afternoon coffee, flocked to the Mercatino di Porta Pia.
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 is held on the fourth Sunday of each month in the garden area adjacent to Piazzale delle Belle Arti. It is located below the Parioli hill (between Viale delle Belle Arti, Viale Tito Livio, Via Fratelli Archibugi, and Via Flaminia). The flea market’s location provides a 360° view of the surrounding area, particularly the Tiber River. Therefore, a trip to the Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market is rewarding in itself, even if you don’t buy anything.
The Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market features approximately 100 booths and over 80 professional vendors who showcase furniture, antiques, vintage crafts, and collectibles from Italy and Europe. The market also offers vintage clothing and accessories, as well as regional products. Some contemporary artists, particularly painters from the Via Margutta school in Rome, sell their paintings and drawings.
The Piazzale delle Belle Arti flea market attracts a regular and attentive audience animated by a lively curiosity and true passion for art 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 the most expensive residential area in Rome. It’s no wonder, then, that this weekend market was a popular event on the city’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 flocked to the market to hunt for gems to add to their collections or simply to enjoy its joyful atmosphere.
Among the expensive bric-a-brac on display, visitors could find original jewelry and accessories from the 1950s onward, silverware, paintings, antique lamps, and 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)
In the heart of Rome’s old city, the Campo dei Fiori Market is one of the city’s oldest and most picturesque street markets. It has served the city since 1869! It has been called the “market of markets,” and its name literally translates to “field of flowers.” While some criticize the fact that the products sold there primarily cater to tourists’ tastes, it is still a beautiful food market and definitely heaven for foodies!
Except on Sundays, the piazza is transformed every morning by an array of stalls selling colorful fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, and fish, as well as vintage kitchen utensils, tablecloths, and toys. A few stalls specialize in pulses, rice, dried fruit, and nuts, and flower stalls are situated near the fountain.
However, the main attraction for visitors is the huge open baskets of ready-stripped broccoli and spinach, chopped vegetables for minestrone, and freshly prepared green salad mixes. They provide a 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)
The Via Sannio Flea Market is a permanent market in Rome that is open all week, from Monday to Saturday. It is close to Porta San Giovanni and the St. John Lateran Basilica. Hence, the market is sometimes referred to as the Porta San Giovanni flea market.
If you’re looking for a flea market during the week or on a Saturday, this is a decent choice, as Sunday flea markets are more common in Rome. Although the Porta San Giovanni flea market has a nice assortment of new and vintage clothing, don’t expect it to be full of vintage or antique treasures. For that, you might be better served at the Ponte Milvio market or the Mercato Borghetto Flaminio.
At the Mercato Via Sannio, you will find new and secondhand clothes, including jeans and leather jackets; shoes at bargain prices; knickknacks; and food products. Via Sannio is known for its military-style outfits, as well as its 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 more common secondhand), magazines, music scores, engravings, and other printed ephemera.
Located in Largo della Fontanella di Borghese, the Mercato delle Stampe is a permanent market open all week except on Sundays. Although it is small, it is well worth a stop during your day of exploring Rome’s historic center.
Italian-speaking collectors can enjoy leafing through back issues of specialty magazines. Other visitors might prefer the wonderful selection of illustrated art books and old prints of Rome at the flea market. Those looking to decorate their walls with historic Italian maps and prints should visit Mercato delle Stampe.
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.
The Underground Flea Market was a monthly flea market that used to be held in an underground car park near Villa Borghese. With more than 150 stalls, it sold everything from antiques and collectibles to clothes and toys. The bustling market was held in a four-story car park.
It was a great place for one-stop shopping, and decorators and collectors alike could always find something special there. If you were visiting Rome, the market was a great diversion from the usual tourist sites.
Like all of Rome’s markets, it offered a great way to experience the character of the locals and enjoy an important aspect of Roman life. The underground flea market will be dearly missed.
Where: Via Francesco Crispi 96 Ludovisi underground car park – Rome, Italy
When: DISCONTINUED in 2014
Porta Portese Flea Market (SECOND-HAND MARKET)
To experience a different side of Rome, visit the enormous Porta Portese flea market. With thousands of stalls selling everything from rare books and spare bike parts to Peruvian shawls and MP3 players, you can find anything you could possibly imagine here. Porta Portese is not only the largest flea market in Rome, but also one of the oldest — a true icon. A Sunday morning at the market is a lot of fun. Prepare for a distinctly Italian experience at this bustling street market.
You can find a vast array of items at Porta Portese, including second-hand clothes, antiques, bric-a-brac, vintage vinyl, and much more. However, if you are looking for authentic antiques and vintage collectibles, you should be aware that Porta Portese is not Rome’s best flea market anymore. However, if you’re lucky, you might find brash brass, noisy clocks, and old paintings depicting local scenes from times long past.
If you’re willing to wake up early on Sunday to find great deals, be prepared to haggle with the vendors. Haggling at the Porta Portese flea market puts Morocco’s souks to shame. 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)
Mercato Borghetto Flaminio is held not far from Piazza del Popolo in a beautiful setting surrounded by tree-lined hills. A bit removed from Rome’s usual bustle, the Borghetto Flaminio market is held every Sunday in a quiet residential neighborhood. This vintage market is full of knick-knacks, antiques, collectibles, and Italian vintage designer clothing and accessories, including Armani sunglasses and Gucci handbags.
Visitors to the Mercato Borghetto Flaminio flea market can expect a well-organized, high-quality antique and vintage market. The small admission fee is well worth it to enter the open-air market.
Vendors at the market renew their stock frequently and sell a wide variety of treasures. Whether you like intricately patterned, flamboyant decorations or minimalist European furniture, you will find a mixture of everything at the market. Expect to find vinyl records, prints, toys, gadgets, and midcentury-style objects, as well as luxury vintage designer clothes with price tags.
If you are considering buying a designer handbag, be sure to check that it is authentic. There are a number of unmistakable indicators that will tell you if a handbag is fake.
The sellers are friendly and approachable, and haggling is always welcome. For a pleasant vintage shopping experience in a warm setting, spend a relaxed Sunday browsing antique treasures 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
Remember to barter when shopping at any Italian flea market. Sellers mark up items and are willing to barter with customers. That wonderful Italian leather purse priced at 40 euros could be yours for 30 euros if you know a few Italian phrases and can charm the seller with your attempts to speak their language.
Buying more than one item at a flea market will get you a better deal! Bartering for two identical items will cost you less in the long run.
Arrive early and shop farther from the beginning of the market. Shopkeepers tend to compete with one another, so walking a little further can get you a very good deal.
Don’t miss out on trying the food! Vendors at Italian flea markets have delicious snacks and treats. Try fried mashed potato balls or deep-fried squid. Observe what the locals are buying and be adventurous!
Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella. The cobblestones in Rome can be torture on your feet! Leave your trendy high heels at the hotel and opt for walking shoes instead. Remember that the weather in Italy can be unpredictable, and a beautiful day can turn quickly.
Bring something to carry your purchases in. In most European countries, shopkeepers don’t bag your items. Bring a large canvas bag to put your treasures in.
Be careful of pushy salespeople! Most items sold at flea markets by non-Romans are overpriced, and these “salespeople” will follow you until you buy something. These items are usually stolen and can get you in big trouble with customs agents when you travel home.
Carefully check designer handbags to make sure they are not cheap knock-offs. It’s usually easy to tell whether a handbag is fake or authentic.
Have fun shopping in Rome and use these wonderful flea markets as a break from your hectic tourist schedule. Barter to get a great deal.
And don’t forget to book your accommodations in advance — Rome fills up quickly during the high season. Ciao!
MercatoMonti Urban Market (DESIGN MARKET)
If you’re looking for young Italian designs, vintage treasures, and collectibles, Mercato Monti is the place to go. Since opening in 2009, Mercato Monti Urban Market has become known as one of the best places in Rome to buy handmade items, pieces by young designers and artists, vintage clothing, and vintage and modern collectibles.
Mercato Monti is centrally located, making it the perfect stop if you are planning to visit the remnants of ancient Rome, such as the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The area is unsurprisingly bustling with tourists, but this doesn’t stop stylish locals from shopping at Mercato Monti and enjoying the trendy restaurants in the neighborhood.
The Rione Monti neighborhood is a melting pot of historic Roman structures, vintage boutiques, and creative influences from all directions. On a rainy weekend, the covered Mercato Monti is the perfect place to browse classic Italian novels, vinyl records, artisan creations, mid-century furnishings, and jewelry. The small market is carefully curated and has a hip, lively atmosphere.
DJs spinning decks make Mercato Monti 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 Rome’s historic center into the Testaccio neighborhood in the south of the city. Inspired by US car boot sales, the Car Boot Market is an outdoor flea market. Up to 80 vendors sell goods directly from the trunks of their cars at this flea market, which is located at the Città dell’Altra Economia.
The Car Boot Market Roma is a typical flea market where people sell unwanted items that are still in good condition. Located off the beaten path, this market may be your best shot at finding bargains at flea markets in Rome. You may find Italian vintage clothing, vinyl records, jewelry, and vintage knickknacks sold by individuals and vendors looking to earn extra income.
However, don’t expect fancy food stalls or select antique merchandise put on sale by professionals. The Car Boot Market Roma is primarily a neighborhood initiative run by the Opificio delle Arti cultural association. The market began in 2013 and has become a popular event held several times a month. Admission is free.
You never know what you’ll find at the Car Boot Market Roma, so 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.
Book your stay in Rome
Planning a Roman getaway? Whether you’re in town to explore ancient ruins, shop vintage treasures, or sip espresso in sun-drenched piazzas, finding the right place to stay is key. From charming guesthouses in Trastevere to elegant hotels near the Colosseum, use our interactive map to discover handpicked accommodations for every taste and budget.