Campagna Amica Market

If you're looking for edible gifts that shout Italy than head over to the Campagna Amica market near the Circus Maximus held every weekend morning until mid-afternoon. Here you can stock up on real Italian delights, such as olive oil, wine, jams and preserved veggies like truffles and eggplant that are delicious toppers for pasta or toasted bread. The best thing about this market is that the products are all "zero kilometer," which means they are made locally. As a bonus, heading to this market will show you what the Romans are buying because the main goods here are fresh vegetables, cheeses and dried meats. Go hungry and stock up for a picnic that you can eat either on the tables out back or the benches of the church in front. METRO: Circo Massimo BUS: 81