Street Vendors

As I’ve been exploring the streets of Rome for the first time I noticed that there are many of street vendors and other kiosk-like booths filling the streets and alleyways of Rome. The different size tables display a variety of merchandise including jewelry, shoes, purses, postcards, sunglasses and even underwear at some. Some of the salespeople will even negotiate their original asking price or cut you deal for buying more than one item. Some of the stuff that is being sold on the street is handcrafted or painted right before your eyes and set to be sold within the hour or even a couple of minutes. The vendors are always packed with people surrounding every corner throughout the entire day. At the end of the night the owners close down by either locking metal gates or packing their products up to put in a bag until they return the next morning. The different vendors often attract local residents and tourists looking for a quick solution to finding almost anything you need for an affordable cost.