Porta Portese

About

Porta Portese, Rome’s oldest of the city’s gates, rises at the end of Via Portuense where it meets Via Porta Portese, a stone threshold that once formed part of the 1644 Janiculum Walls. Today, it sweeps the bustling edge of Trastevere, just a stone’s throw from the Tiber, and gives the name to the city’s most famous flea‑market. The Sunday morning bazaar, open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., stretches for over a kilometre along the historic street and a nearby square, attracting thousands of visitors who hunt for vintage clothes, antique furnishings, rare books and other quirky treasures. With stalls set up against the backdrop of the ancient gate, the market presents a vibrant mix of history, local fashion and street‑food stalls, making it a must‑visit spot for shoppers, historians and casual tourists alike.