Shopping is of course a part of holidays. Holidays are incomplete without shopping. The tourists always buy something from the place they visit, as a memory of that place. But, a frequent criticism levelled at
Rome is that it is a particularly expensive place to buy anything. Most things are more expensive in Rome than they are in most other Italian cities - particularly in the centre of the city. The town outlets and discount shopping malls offer you the chance to find some bargains. As far as top buys in Rome go, the biggest industry seems to be in the sale of mementos and souvenirs, so you are more likely to end up with a mini amphitheatre and some gladiators than a new wardrobe in Rome.
After a nice walk or an intense shopping day in Rome you'll probably be hungry and ready to relax while tasting the great flavour of Italian food. In Rome you can find many different
places for food. Traditional Roman cooking is made up of simple and meager ingredients, always extremely fresh and varying with the seasons. The restaurants are a bit more formal place offering a wider selection of dishes and wines. In the pizzerias you can taste the famous Italian pizza as well as antipastos, pasta, meat and vegetables. If you are looking for a place where to eat a light lunch or just a snack, enter a bar and ask for a tramezzino (sandwich) or for a panino (roll).
