Testaccio was a working class neighbourhood built in the 1880s to accommodate the workers at the local stockyards. The stockyards closed in the 1970s and some ups and downs followed. Despite Italy’s tough economic situation, this is definitely a neighbourhood on the rise. The new market building, expensive restaurants, and desirable housing.
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We visited three nearby markets today (on our new bikes). First off, the Porta Portese street market, running about 1km in length, lined with cheap clothes and dollar store items. The crowd was more fun than the shopping.
Next up, a small organic market at the former Testaccio stockyards, Mattatoio.The area looks much like the Distillery before development money rolled in. They seem to be struggling to present programming (art shows, performances, fairs) and maintain the place. Seems mostly to be a spot for late night parties.
Third market visited today was the Campana Amica Market, found next to the Circus Maximus, in a small building with an outdoor food court. The products are all local to Lazio (the province Rome is in). We bought a lovely olive oil from Viterbo. At the food court, the alici (sardines) were a treat!
Earlier this week we visited the San Cosimato market in Trastevere (excellent ) and the Campo dei Fiori market in the Centro Storico (tourist trap). Check Eric’s Flickr out for photos.
Earlier this week we visited the San Cosimato market in Trastevere (excellent ) and the Campo dei Fiori market in the Centro Storico (tourist trap). Check Eric’s Flickr out for photos.
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