| Since the ancient times Rome has been the center | | | | Sistina, Gregoriana, Frattina and Borgognona streets |
| of the world trade. Best masters and craftsmen | | | | host the most luxurious boutiques, such as Armani, |
| brought here their artworks and goods such as gold, | | | | Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentine, |
| furs, wine and slaves to meet the demands of the | | | | Rocco Barocco, Trussardi and other. Of course no |
| rich strata of the society. The trade of the present | | | | discounts are possible in these shops. |
| day follows the traditions of the past. Italian | | | | Via del Corso is the central shopping area of Rome. |
| designers have a good reputation due to the fine and | | | | Posh boutiques stand close to democratic brands for |
| luxurious clothes, cotton and leather items (especially | | | | the young. Also worth visiting are Via del Tritone, Via |
| bags and shoes) as well as materials for decoration, | | | | Barberinini, Via Vittoria, Via Nazionale and Via Cola di |
| textiles, ceramic and glass ware. | | | | Rienzo. |
| The life in Rome isn't cheap and the goods cost | | | | Speaking about trade sightseeings of Rome it's |
| more than in Florence or Milan. But it is compensated | | | | impossible not to mention two districts where the |
| by the amount of shops situated here. Department | | | | prices are the lowest. The first one is near the |
| stores Grandi magazzini stand out against a | | | | Termini rail station. It is the favourite meeting place |
| background of the other shops. The most famous | | | | of the beggars so it's better not to show up there in |
| are four retail networks: La Standa, Upini, Coin and La | | | | the evening. Due to such a neighbourhood the rent |
| Rinascenta. The latter is the most expensive and the | | | | charge is not high and the prices in shops are low. |
| first is the cheapest. The quality of all the goods in | | | | Besides after the reconstruction a new trade centre |
| Italian shops is high but it is more profitable to buy | | | | was constructed here so it is a nice place for a noon |
| things at small shops rather than in big stores where | | | | shopping. Another place which is much more |
| the prices are usually higher. The Italian shopping | | | | picturesque is the famous flea market Mercato delle |
| capital is without a doubt Milan. But it's even better | | | | Puici. Being patient enough one can find practically |
| for Rome: you can relax and simply enjoy strolling | | | | everything here, and for a much lower price than in |
| through the city and popping into the shops you | | | | the shop. But one should bear in mind that the |
| meet on the way. The set of signboards is the same | | | | market works only at Sundays till 13 am so it's |
| in all the trade streets: one will certainly find bags | | | | necessary to go there in the morning. |
| Furla, lacy dresses Expensive!, Benetton and Sisley. | | | | The most popular goods in Rome are men and |
| Among the inexpensive brands one can distinguish Blu | | | | woman clothes, shoes, leather articles, including bags |
| Sand (very cheap and rather nice things of an | | | | and shoes. Designer items are not cheap but they |
| unpredictable quality), Habana (T-shirts up to 15 EUR), | | | | are cheaper in Italy than anywhere in the world. Also |
| Le Group (pretty dresses, trousers and coats), Etam | | | | popular are interior articles, ceramics and different |
| (mainly cotton things plus flax and cute pyjamas), List | | | | forgeries. |
| (this one is more expensive but the items fit ideally). | | | | |