Campagna Amica Farmers' Market at Circo Massimo

Rome's largest farmers' market

The Campagna Amica Market at Circo Massimo is the most famous showcase for direct farm-to-table sales in the Capital. Housed at Via di San Teodoro 74, nestled between the Roman Forum and the Mouth of Truth in the city of Rome, it occupies a large covered space where, every weekend, over 60 farms from Lazio and neighboring regions display their products. Managed by the Fondazione Campagna Amica, the short-supply-chain project promoted by Coldiretti, the market has become a landmark for locals and a fascinating stop for tourists eager to discover authentic Italian food.

Zero-mile shopping

The heart of the market is direct sales: here, producers meet consumers without intermediaries, ensuring fair prices, freshness, and traceability. Among the stalls, you will find:

• seasonal fruits and vegetables, harvested at zero miles;
• cheeses and dairy products, fresh milk, yogurt, and homemade butter;
• cured meats, fresh meat, and traditional preserves from Lazio;
• bread, pasta, cereals, flour, and legumes;
• wine, craft beer, extra virgin olive oil, and honey;
• plants, flowers, and typical products with DOP and IGP certifications.

More than just shopping: Farmer Chefs and dining

What makes Circo Massimo a true gastronomic destination is the dining area. In the internal courtyard, every Saturday and Sunday, the Cuochi Contadini prepare hot dishes and traditional street food: grilled meats, fried fish, vegetables, and rustic recipes from the Roman countryside, cooked with the same raw materials sold at the stalls. It is a direct way to taste the quality of the products before taking them home.

Workshops, tastings, and events

The market's calendar offers numerous free initiatives throughout the year: educational workshops and show cooking, guided tastings of wines and cheeses, meetings on food education, and entertainment for children. There are also themed events tied to the seasons and holidays, dedicated to seasonal products like chestnuts, new wine, Christmas sweets, or spring delicacies. The market also participates in solidarity initiatives such as the Spesa Sospesa (Suspended Shopping), which allows visitors to donate products to families in need.

A stronghold of rural culture in Lazio

Located in the city of Rome, in the heart of the Lazio region, the Circo Massimo Market represents much more than a place to shop: it is a stronghold of local agricultural culture, a bridge between the Roman countryside and the city. Reopened after major renovations, it offers a modern, accessible, and covered space where farming tradition meets the needs of daily shopping. A visit to the market is the perfect opportunity to combine food and wine shopping with a stroll through the archaeological wonders of ancient Rome.