An unmissable opportunity for lovers of beauty, history, Rome’s historic squares, art, culture, and objects made by hard-working talented hands.
This exclusive event hosts a curated selection of exhibitors offering a wide range of collectibles, fine antiques, local and international handicrafts, and, vintage bric-a-brac, including special handcrafted costume jewelry, vintage clothing, home decor, accessories, artifacts, and whatever we may be passionate about on a Sunday stroll in Rome, in its beautiful historic square that is built around its magnificent fountain.
Piazza Mazzini
Author: R. De Vico; Ermenegildo Luppi Date: 1927
Materials: mainly travertine and cement mortar by Architect Raffaele De Vico (1881-1969) who, inspired by an ancient nymphaeum, created a large fountain that he called a garden-fountain. It was made in collaboration with Ermenegildo Luppi (1877-1937) who created the sculptural parts, and was finally completed in 1927.
The vast quadrangular basin, with a peperino border, is circumscribed in a grass area that is also circular. At the four corners of the basin are four monumental columns set on a high base and surmounted by eagles.
Externally, the faces of the column bases are embellished with fountains consisting of semicircular basins into which relief dragons-surmounted by the epigraph Acqua Trevi-throw water from their jaws. The opposite side of the base is articulated in a complex structure consisting of a sloping series of five shells through which water flows, cascading.
At the base of the structure, placed at the bottom of the pool, emerge the silhouettes of two fantastic animals that emit from their jaws a gush oriented toward the center of the complex.
Along the outer perimeter, bordered by colonnettes, runs a minute avenue with polychrome floor mosaic made of river breccia, decorated with radiant suns, sails, tritons, cornucopias and zodiac signs.
For sure, enthusiasts of architecture, urban planning, historical walks, as well as objects and vintage will find unique and fascinating items, ideal for that touch of value, history and originality to their personal collections.
Among the highlights in our opinion of the Market, you will find:
Handcrafted and Vintage Costume Jewelry: vintage jewelry and unique handcrafted creations, for those who love quality pieces, raw materials and always with a story to tell.
Vintage Clothing: the plunge into the past with clothes and accessories that evoke timeless styles. Perfect for those who prefer unique, iconic and already well healed looks.
Collectibles: coins, rarities, vintage prints and treasures.
Handcrafted Artifacts: one-of-a-kind pieces made by skilled craft artists, ranging from ceramics to fabric, wood to metal creations and, last but not least, the art of embroidery.
The Mazzini Square Market is transversal, suitable for families who wish to stroll around exposing their little ones in search of the Beautiful while avoiding overcrowded or indoor events, collectors, art enthusiasts and, the curious, a truly relaxing opportunity to entertain themselves among stalls full of history, hidden treasures, talk about fascinating stories hidden behind each object and, be able to really make unique purchases.
Admission is free and free, the event takes place outdoors, in one of the beautiful squares of the Prati District easily accessible not only by car or bicycle but also by public transportation (Metro A stop LEPANTO).
Don’t miss YOUR monthly appointment every first and third Sunday of the month on this truly extraordinary event in Rome, in that wonderful square with gardens and fountain where past and present take each other’s hand in that melting pot of historical Vendors, of Clientele, of tradition, art and however always of generous creativity.
We look forward to seeing you at Piazza Mazzini for a journey through time and beauty!
Every first and third Sunday of the month excluding July and August from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Song Paradiso is an Alabama native residing in Rome after living most of her life in London as a never-ending University student but found time to be an accomplished singer, musician, photographer, goldsmith, dating coach, painter and Complementary therapist using Energy Medicine and Homeopathy. Deejaying for friends since the age of 3 she feels that being raised in the 70s/80s gave her a firm foundation for music appreciation thanks to her father’s vast array of vinyl from all genres such as Jazz, Funk, Blues, Classical and Rock. She attended concerts such as Parliament, The Jackson 5, Earth Wind and Fire, Neil Young, Grateful Dead plus many others. She is a fatalist and this was reinforced when she had a Spiritual experience in Rome and swears she will never leave but she still travels, loves reading about Ancient History, Natural Health, Esoterica and the Arcane. She is obsessed about being a mother, organic living, yoga, UAPs, cinema and music but her guilty pleasures are Reality TV and vegan gelato.
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