Markets of Rome
Roma has dozens of markets: from the famous Porta Portese to many small corner markets. We try visit as many as we can, starting from the closest ones, the historical ones, the most important ones… until we’ll visit them all!
Testaccio market
The old covered market of Piazza Testaccio had been waiting for years to be moved to a location assigned by the municipality to a private real estate manager. A move announced for years and postponed several times, including a delay due to the discovery of archeological findings (that by the way could be an antique market).
Unità Market at Prati
Built on the commercial side of Cola di Rienzo road, the covered market on Unità square in Prati neighborhood was built in 1928, in neo-classical style with a monumental portal opening on Via Cola di Rienzo and turrets at the corners of the building. Until the Second World War, the market was on two floors: in the basement (now a parking) used to be the fish stalls and delicatessens, while on the ground floor there were fruits and vegetables vendors.
Flowers and ornamental plants market
Officially open to the public on Tuesday mornings for a few hours, the flowers market in Andrea Doria road is mainly dedicated to whole and retail sellers. On two floors, the upper one for cut flowers and the lower for plants, it has been waiting to be moved or renovated for years.