If you want a taste of contemporary Rome, you can’t miss the “Nuovo Mercato Esquilino (ex Piazza Vittorio)”. A galaxy of flavours in the heart of Rome’s multi-ethnic district…

Scampi :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Capesante – Scallops :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Banco dei crostacei – Shellfish stall :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Buccini – Whelks :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Granchi – Crabs :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Banco del pesce – Seafood stall :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Lumache di mare – Sea snails :: Take Five – Food Shopping in Rome at The New Esquilino Market – Seafood Stalls | photo: ©ArKey

Interesting links:
~ Roman Markets via turismoroma.it
~ Esquilino (ex Piazza Vittorio) new market – via marketsofrome.com
~ To See the Real Rome, Visit Mercato Esquilino via cntraveler.com