The Fountain of the Catechumens stands in the center of Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, recognizable by its travertine octagonal basin resting on a four-step base. Built between fifteen eighty-eight and fifteen eighty-nine, it was…
Monti Craftsmen and Cafes
This stroll leads you through the hilly, ivy-draped streets of Rome's oldest residential neighborhood, introducing you to the independent makers, vintage curators, and stylish cafes that define Monti's bohemian spirit.
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1. Fountain of the Catechumens
2. IL MICROMOSAICO
Il Micromosaico is a small workshop on Via dell'Angeletto, where master artisan Luigina Rech keeps the labor-intensive tradition of Roman spun-enamel micromosaic alive. The studio occupies a space in the Monti district and is dedicated to…
3. Hang Roma - Unconventional Leather Bags and Accessories - Hand Made in Rome
Hang Roma occupies a storefront on Via degli Zingari where leather bags are designed and handcrafted on-site. The workspace centers on the use of vegetable-tanned leather, a material selected for its ability to age and develop distinct…
4. Pifebo Vintage Shop
Pifebo Vintage Shop is marked by a selection of clothing and accessories that draw inspiration from street style and American vintage fashion. Located on Via dei Serpenti, the shop began as a project between three friends named Elisa,…
5. Er Baretto
Er Baretto sits on Via del Boschetto in the Monti district, a neighborhood where the narrow, cobblestone streets wind through the city center just north of the Colosseum. You can identify this cafe by its modest street-level storefront,…
6. Tina Sondergaard
Tina Sondergaard’s boutique on Via del Boschetto serves as a design studio for bespoke women’s clothing, distinguished by its focus on nineteen fifties silhouettes. The space operates differently from a traditional retail shop, as the…
7. Pulp vintage
Pulp Vintage is identifiable by the bright red lip logos painted on its walls. Located on Via del Boschetto, this boutique opened in nineteen ninety-eight with the goal of promoting the culture of vintage fashion and recycling.