The Best Souvenir & Gift Shopping in Rome
When visiting Rome, you’re likely going to be looking for souvenirs to take home with you. Something other than those miniature Colosseum trinkets you see all over the city. Here is a list of places to help you find the perfect souvenirs in Rome, to remember your Roman holiday and perhaps inspire you to come back again soon.
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Glassy Venezia
Via Principe Amedeo, 7 (Termini Station / Teatro dell’Opera)
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Located between Termini and Republica metro stops, this cozy little boutique offers a wide variety of accessories and home decor made out of the authentic Venetian Murano Glass. The Guetta family brought the iconic Murano trademark and opened their store here in Rome over two decades ago. Here, you can find a unique jewelry piece or a decorative artwork of your liking to bring back as a memorable gift. Bold and vibrant colors of Murano glass are one of the signature Italian cultural attributes.
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Trevimage
Via della Rotonda, 10 (Pantheon)
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Just around the corner from the Pantheon, you’ll find this darling little photography shop run by a local photographer and designer, Carlo De Gori. Here you can buy original photographs of Rome at very reasonable prices. With a big selection to choose from, you’ll likely find a snap that pulls on your heart strings. These make for the perfect souvenirs to hang up on your wall when you get home.
Mauro Rosi Vanni’s lithographs of Rome
Via Frattina, 34 (Centro Storico)
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Footsteps from the Spanish Steps you’ll find Roman painter Mauro Rosi Vanni’s home and studio, where you can purchase stunning lithographs of Rome. With a dynamic style, Vanni’s lithographs capture the essence of Rome and are the perfect souvenir to hang up on your wall when you return home. Drop by his studio to see his gallery of work or head to any major bookshop from Rome to Venice (including the Vatican Museums and Uffizi) to get your souvenir. If you’re out of time, you can also purchase lithographs directly on his website for the very reasonable price of €30. His most affordable pieces have affectionately been named “the miniatures” and are sold for €10.
Castroni
Via Cola di Rienzo, 196/198 (Prati); Via Frattina, 79 (Centro Storico); Via Flaminia, 28/30/32 (Flaminio); and more
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When visiting Italy, the food is definitely something you’re going to remember. At Castroni you’ll find some of the best Italian products to take home with you. Their lovely selection of quality and well-packaged products include coffee, tea, sweets, jams, sauces, olive oils, wines and much more. This is the perfect place for foodies to find treats to keep Italy alive after the holiday ends.
Sempre Natale
Via della Scrofa, 93 (Navona/Pantheon)
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If you decorate a Christmas tree every year, this is the souvenir shop for you. A few minutes’ walk from Piazza Navona, on Via della Scrofa, “Sempre Natale” (meaning “Always Christmas”) is the only shop in Italy entirely dedicated to glass Christmas ornaments, and it’s open all year round. Here you’ll find over a thousand vintage-style decorations, mouth-blown and hand-painted by master artisans in Italy, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. The shop also makes its own Rome-inspired pieces.
Sant’Eustachio il Caffè
Piazza Sant’Eustachio, 82 (Navona/Pantheon)
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Less than 200 metres from the Pantheon you’ll find this café. Known for serving some of the best coffee in Rome, it’s worth popping in for one of their signatures, like the “Gran Caffè”. After your coffee, browse their coffee-inspired souvenirs, from packs of Sant’Eustachio beans to moka pots, tote bags, cups, sweets and much more. Can’t fit it into your trip, or want to keep the ritual going once you’re home? They also ship worldwide through their online shop. Take home the memory of one of Italy’s most loved pick-me-ups.
Booktique
Via della Stelletta, 17 (Navona)
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Close to the Pantheon you’ll find Booktique, a bookshop for curious minds looking for something a little different, with a curated selection of books alongside creative gifts to take home: magnets, ceramics, postcards and posters.
Emporio Centrale
Largo del Teatro Valle, 1
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Just steps from Largo Argentina, you’ll find Emporio Centrale, a charming shop with classic Italian designs. The store offers a collection of everyday objects ranging from kitchenware and cosmetics to timeless stationery sourced exclusively from historic Italian manufacturers. Whether you are looking for houseware or elegant city-inspired keepsakes, it is the perfect spot to pick up a meaningful souvenir with authentic Italian craftsmanship to bring home with you.
Porte Portese Flea Market
Piazza di Porta Portese
If you like flea markets, this is where you can find something unique and well-priced. This Sunday flea market is huge, the biggest in Rome. Here you’ll find anything from leather jackets and Italian silk ties, to books and antiques. Visit in the early morning and spend a few hours here experiencing another side of Roman life while searching for something unique to take home with you.
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