My wife wold like to buy inexpensive antiques, mostly jewelry. We are traveling to Rome, Sienna, Florence and Venice. Any suggestions?
Posted by
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
536 posts
Jason - Depending on when you are travelling - The Underground in Rome between Via Sistina and Via Veneto is open on Saturday's and Sunday's and always has great antiques!! Check it out if you can - it's in an underground garage and a whole lot of fun.
Of course Porta Portese is also a great market in Rome for finding hidden treasures. It is only open on Sundays.
Ciao, Greg
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
I wish I knew the name of the store, but on the Rialto bridge in Venice, I bought some cameo rings from a guy at a bazaar at an Air Force base. He was 30ish and very helpful about explaining things, which you know some people aren't. If I find info I'll post here but...Prices were VERY reasonable, and I know they had to be jacked up a little because they had to pay some money for the bazaar.