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Most shops are closed after lunch. So it is a perfect time to make a pause and relax on Tiberina island – that is only two minutes from the previously mentioned pizzeria. Here you can relax – sit or even lie on the grass of embankment in tranquility. You will always find a spare place on the island, even during the touristic season. Due to the stretched from of the island and the fast river flow it is easy to imagine yourself being a helmsman of an ancient Roman rook.

Tiberina island

Return to the center of the city and head to piazza Navona. Then turn to the street of the Old Government - via del Governo Vecchio. Here you will find several second-hand shops. To a large extend all the shops sell almost the same things. In these small, dim shops with freaky sellers you can find old, smelling a bit waxy Barbour jackets, Burberry trench coats that lost their color due to the time, glasses, hats and shoes.

Second-hand shops at via del Governo Vecchio

Porta Portese is really a big market. Most likely you will spend there around 2 hours and will definitely feel hunger. It is not a problem at all – near the market, on viale Trastevere you will find my favorite pizzeria Pizzeria Ai Marmi. It is the most strict and simple pizzeria of all I have been to: no funny pictures on the walls, merry Italian music nor smiling waiters. The last time I’ve been there, my order was taken by a grumpy not talkative Neapolitan (almost all workers of pizzeria are from Campania region), and a fatty cashier was quarreling with someone on the phone in the other corner of the place. But pizza here is one of the most delicious in the city. The average bill is 10-12 Euro.

Pizzeria Ai Marmi

Some people consider Salumeria Roscioli the best restaurant of Rome. Though in reality Roscioli is rather a shop with delicacies, reconstructed into gastronomic bar. Everything that is on the shelves and counters can be tried, and it is not less than one hundred types of salami, prosciutto and cheese. What really astonishes in this place is the selection of wine. Here you can find an outstanding list of Italian wine (in particular – Barolo), as well as Burgundian and Champagne wines. And, by the way, due to the vast variety – you can always find food and wine for price that is affordable for you. Moreover – perfect breakfasts and brunches are served here. Average breakfast price: 15-20 Euro Завтрак: 15-20 евро

Salumeria Roscioli

Before dinner there is some time left to go home and leave all the shopping bags. And in the evening Trattoria da Marcello waits for us. It is very easy to reach – go to Termini station by subway, then walk to Via dei Campani for about 10-15 minutes. Da Marcello is a perfect place to experience a bit rude but very rich on original scents and flavors Roman gastronomy. It might happen that someone will find dishes from oxtails (coda alla vaccinara) or lamb guts (pajata di agnello) strange or even horrible, but if one thinks twice (or better tries) they turn out to be delicious! Believe me, the Romans have the taste. For those who don’t feel like risking, the classic cuisine dishes are also served here.

Trattoria da Marcello

After breakfast head along the Garibaldi bridge and further to viale Trastevere to Porta Portese market. Probably it is the most famous Sunday market in the city. It is held on a large territory from via Portuense to via Ippolito Nievo. Of course, it is better to come here with someone local, who will be able to show the “right” places. Here you can find absolutely everything: from bed linen, old phones and cutlery to bicycles, vinyl records and houseplants. But please keep in mind that like the majority of Italian markets Porta Portese works from 6 am till 2 pm.

Porta Portese Flea Market

It is more than easy to find this store: it is right across the Stone Island store on via del Babuino. Aspesi (the stress is on the first syllable) has been producing the strict minimalist clothes of high quality for more than 50 years. Brand designers continue using traditional silhouettes (for example, legendary military jacket M-65), as well as applying modern materials. The focus is made on the right “tailoring” first of all – it is what made the brand popular. The clothes are quite expensive but it is worth it.

Aspesi

The way to this shop from via del Governo Vecchio will take approximately 20 minutes. Escape from the curly small streets towards the Tiber river. Then go straight along via di Monte Brianzo that flows into legendary via del Condotti. At the end of the street you see piazza di Spagna. The WP Lavori store is on the left from the square. It is one of the landmark clothes shops in Rome. It might sound strange but WP Lavori was open not so long time ago. The premise of 300 square meters is located close to the famous Spanish Steps. There used to be Sorelle Fontana store – one of the first high fashion brands in Italy. For those who do not actually follow the fashion brands, WP Lavori can be compared to Moscow FOTT. The brand list is alike: Woolrich, Barbour, Yuketen, Barena, Enginereed Garments, Beams+, Nanamica and others.

WP Lavori

Even if you are not Stone Island fan, the store of this brand in Rome is worth visiting. It is located on one of the main shopping streets Via del Babuino – several minutes from WP Lavori. The store is arranged very ascetically, what corresponds the brand style. Apart from the main collection, the Shadow Project line is exposed, as well as legendary Ice Jackets. By the way there is a special fridge for them in the store.

Stone Island

This route places emphasis on two categories: men clothes store and vintage markets. As for the latest – each of them has its atmosphere and specificity. You can find here anything – from typewriters Olivetti to antique furniture and motorbike helmets.

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