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Rome Travel Guide

Rome is thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan. As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. It is one of the main touristic destinations in Europe and Italy.

About Rome

Rome covers an area of 580 square miles (1285 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 2.7 million people being the capital and the largest city in Italy. The historic centre of Rome was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO.

Mercantino dei Partigiani

Mercantino dei PartigianiThe Ponte Milvio market is renowned for being the stage for Rome’s best antique markets, whilst the Mercantino dei Partigiani is a small flea market is held in the basement of a garage and sells furniture and objects from 1940s and 1950s. The prices are really low, a style Italians refer to as modernariato. The Underground is a relatively new flea market that is held in a huge 4-floor garage between Piazza del Popolo and Via Veneto. Open every second Saturday and Sunday of each month, there is a bit of everything to be found here, but prices vary and are often on the high side.

Location: Piazza dei Partigiani, Rome
Opened: 1st Sunday of the month, except August

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