When you think of Rome you probably think about all the superb ancient monuments and signs of ancient times that exist there. Make no mistake – this is one of the world’s prime sites for revisiting the past.

But it would be easy to think that Rome is all about ancient times and very little else. You will be hard pushed to visit the city without also thinking about some very modern elements of it. One such example – and a very good one it is too – is shopping.

Rome is in Italy after all, and that means haute couture and general clothes shopping is a must do pastime here. If you are visiting Rome you cannot fail to be taken in by all the clothes and shops there are to explore here. Indeed many a city break has been punctuated by numerous visits to some of Rome’s best clothing stores. If this kind of outing would be good for you to enjoy, you will certainly have plenty of delightful hours to spend browsing around all the different kinds of shops you will find there.

If you want to go for the best clothes (and the most expensive price tags) there are plenty of designer stores in Rome. Prada, Gucci and Versace all have stores here, along with the likes of various other well known designers. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to those particular stores you will find lots of individual boutiques as well. This is one of the charms of Rome – it has the ability to offer the most expensive and luxurious clothes alongside those that are ideal for any kind of budget.

Be prepared to wear comfy shoes as you traverse the streets of Rome looking for bargains and expensive luxuries as well. Look out for Via dei Condotti for the expensive designer stores, and also the Via del Corso if you want cheaper and more affordable wares. One thing is certain though – whatever your budget will stretch to, Rome has it all laid out for you to explore. You are bound to enjoy every moment of it.