One of the facets of Italian tourism is the opportunity to immerse yourself in the shopping process with taste. In order to enjoy the charm of expensive brands and not overpay a lot of money for them, special shopping centers were created - outlets.
Rome has long been entrenched with the glory of the fashionable capital of the world, so it is not surprising that one of the best and most comfortable outlets, Castel Romano, located near the capital of Italy.
Paradise for a shopaholic
The town, consisting of two hundred fashion shops, pavilions and boutiques, is located 25 kilometers from the metropolitan railway station Termini.
This shopping center was built in 2003 by McArthur Glen. The final area of the designer outlet was 25 km2.
On these open spaces grew buildings, designed in the classic Italian style. Habitual silhouettes of buildings perfectly refresh unusual installations and elements of landscape design. A good location, a wide selection of brands, a well-developed service sector and permanent discounts ranging from 30% to 70%, have made Castel Romano the status of fashion shopping mecca.
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The architectural plan of Castel Romano is comparable to a real village in miniature. The outlet has several streets, supplemented by retail space. Cozy streets paved with tiles, decorated with flowerbeds and lampposts, will lead customers from one store to another. Unlike the giant shopping centers of large cities, in Castel Romano favor one- and two-story houses. It is almost impossible to get lost on the territory of a trading town, however, visitors are perfectly helped by programs with a map of the area.
Brands
Outlet Castel Romano combines many stores selling shoes, clothes, cosmetics, underwear, accessories, perfumes, as well as new products from the world of kitchen accessories.
The reach of famous manufacturers and designers is truly impressive: Valentino, Pupa, Nike, Sisley, Roberto Cavalli, Guess, La Perla, Etro, Disel, Adidas, Burberry, Geox, Levis, Trussardi, Zegna and others.
Another highlight of the outlet in the metropolitan area is the presence of boutiques from well-known Roman firms. Similar shopping centers located in the northern part of the country cannot offer such a choice. The global brand Hugo Boss has deployed an extensive sales office within the walls of the outlet. Italian shoes from Fratelli Rosetti will appeal to connoisseurs of elegant lines and comfort.
The presence of a wide selection of designer gizmos can satisfy the hunger of the most inveterate shopaholic. Moreover, Castel Romano offers one of the most successful shopping options of the European level! Collections that have recently made a noise at fashion shows in Rome, Paris and New York appear in the glass windows of the outlet.
The most “fresh” things will be provided with a modest discount not exceeding 30% of the cost. But an exclusive piece that shone a year or a year and a half ago will be discounted to 70%.
How to get there
Travelers who decide to immerse themselves in the world of fashion and luxury should spend the whole day visiting Castel Romano. I personally usually have enough 2-3 hours. Some remoteness of the outlet from the city is more than offset by two convenient transfer options.
To get to the outlet from Rome is the cheapest way by bus for 15 euros round trip. More affluent shopaholics can order a transfer from the hotel on a Mercedes for 50 euros one way. Tourists who do not count money can get invaluable experience with taxi drivers.
By bus
Among them, shuttle bus services are the most popular.
Five times a day, comfortable buses leave from Rome Termini Station (exact stop address: Via Giovanni Giolitti 48, Rome). Fashion flights are scheduled for 09:30, 09:55, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30. You can return to the capital in 11:15, 13:45, 17:00, 20:00. Return flights: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:45, 20:05
I advise you to go to the outlet with the first bus at 09:30 to be there at the opening. Or, the ideal option is to walk around Rome at dawn, have lunch and go shopping at 2:30 p.m.
Taxi
One way taxi ride will cost you from 45 to 90 euros depending on the honesty of the taxi driver. Most often, problems arise with a return trip from the outlet - be careful and arrange a price in advance with the driver.
Private transfer
If you book in advance, a Mercedes E class car will cost you from the hotel in the city center. 50 euro one way or 100 euro round-trip, which is beneficial and very comfortable for a company of 2-4 people.
You can order such a transfer without intermediaries directly by contacting a friend of our editorial board Sergio at ru.rome4.us - this is very convenient, as you will be picked up from the hotel and outlet at the appointed time, and the cost of the trip is fixed - no surprises and surcharges.
- I advise you to read: where is the center of Rome - how to choose the right hotel?
On a rented car
Car owners will also be very easy to find Castel Romano. If you take Rome as a starting point, then the driver will have to follow the EUR motorway, then along Cristoforo Colombo and Pontina (SS 148). If you have to get from the airport of Fiumicino (Fuimicino), then you must follow the road leading to Rome, to the exit exit. Car parking is free for mall buyers.
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Finally, we mention that next to Castel Romano there is a place for budget shopping. Shoppers who find the prices of a designer mall a bit tall can check out Scarpe & Scarpe.
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Useful information
Working hours
Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact and Address
Via Ponte di Piscina Cupa
64 00128 Castel Romano (Roma), Italy
Phone: +39 0650 50050
email: [email protected]
website in Russian: www.mcarthurglen.com
