Market Porta Portese - Scents, colors and good deals..

Im glad to post few words about this market in Rome.

For those who do not know, it is the biggest and famous market of the capital, built in the area of Via Portuense from this street its name.

The origins of the market goes back at the end of World War II, when in Rome it was more felt the need to exchange second-hand goods. It is a huge area now, with miles of stands. You can really find everything: Electronics, clothes, books, dvd, antiques, prints, jewelry,vintage costumes, collectors and modeling, food, souvenirs, pets and any other kind of new and used items.
When I have a Sunday morning off from my job, I like to come here for a walk and I hardly manage to return at home empty-handed.
The market is opened every Sunday, stands starts to be mounted in the middle of the night and at 6 o'clock it's already open, I suggest to be there early morning, you'll have more chance to find your deals.
While you stroll from one stall to another, test the delicious Sandwich with "Porchetta" (take a look to the post about this food jewel of Lazio tradition), or munch the newly hot roasted peanuts and look out to the roaming vendors they could have really hot staff to propose as mobile, cameras, watches at very low prices.

One thing I recommend is to be careful at pickpockets wandering in the crowd, they are not many but is better you keep eyes on your values.
You can feel an exciting and sorrounding atmosphere over here, if you are a bargain lover should not miss this event in Rome.

Market closes at 2 o'clock.

How to get there.
From train station Termini and from Piazza Venezia take the bus 170, it stop straight in front of the market, or from Metro station Ottaviano catch the bus 23.