Porta Portese, Rome, Italy
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sherpes
N 41° 53.022 E 012° 28.428
33T E 290398 N 4639949
The sunday flea market of Rome, as seen in "Bicycle Thief" the movie
Waymark Code: WM5DE6
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 12/22/2008
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Known as "Porta Portese" because of the 16th century entrance to the city in the nearby Aurelian walls, the flea market has mostly vendors of clothing and antiques. Until very recently, gypsies and other non-licensed vendors would have items for sale, spread on the ground, but a crackdown by the newly-elected municipal administration has effectivelly banned the non-licensed vendors from showing up.
The market has been portrayed in the 1947 movie by De Sica, "Bycicle Thief", as the main character looks for his stolen bycicle.
Specialization: No specialization
Flea Market's Schedule:
Every sunday, rain or shine, 8 AM - 2 PM
Flea Market's Address:
Piazza di Porta Portese
Rome, Italy
00153
Specialization (if Other): Not listed
Flea Market's Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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