If you have yet to give Christmas gifts, here’s a little place to discover in the heart of Rome. The Ficus market, known for the careful selection of its exhibitors, will be held with free admission on the weekend of Dec. 6, 7 and 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The location is an attraction in itself: the event will take place at the Garum, Museo della Cucina on Via dei Cerchi 87, offering visitors a unique setting with a view of the Circus Maximus and the archaeological wonders of the Palatine.
What you’ll find at the Immaculate Conception weekend Christmas market.
FICUS is designed for those looking for original and valuable gifts. In the three halls of the space:
- Fashion, tailoring, jewelry, ceramics, home accessories, artistic lamps and unique wooden objects
- Cashmere products, hats, bags and a corner dedicated to high-quality vintage
- Space dedicated to vinyls, antique books and illustrations
- A rich selection of typical Christmas products such as artisan panettone, honey, jams, herbal bitters, extra virgin olive oil and pestos.
The weekend will be further enriched by two special presences. The Art of the Nativity by Antonio Giorgetti, that is, a selection of nativity scenes made entirely by hand. The works, created with simple or salvaged materials (scrap wood, cardboard, terracotta), celebrate an authentic craft tradition rooted in the Roman territory.
The TEXLAB workshop of the Villa Lais Rehabilitation Day Center will also participate. The project will exhibit unique pieces, made on looms and in tailoring by the Center’s female users, testifying to how creativity can be a powerful tool for inclusion and social rebirth.
While shopping, visitors can also take the opportunity to admire for free the eclectic and extensive permanent collection of the Garum Museo della Cucina, which includes rare books on gastronomy and thousands of utensils, furnishings and historical cookbooks.