Eco & Chic Market in San Lorenzo

A market with an ecological soul

The Eco & Chic Market is much more than a craft fair: it is a recurring event that transforms Piazza dell'Immacolata, in the San Lorenzo district of Rome, into a hub for conscious consumption. The project was launched in 2020 by the EticArte cultural association, founded by two Roman artisans with extensive experience in the creative market scene, and has quickly established itself as a benchmark for the capital's handmade community.

What you will find at the stalls

Each edition brings together around forty exhibitors (sometimes exceeding fifty), each carefully selected to ensure quality and alignment with the event's ethos. Most stalls are dedicated to artistic crafts, complemented by a section of washed and sanitized vintage items and locally sourced goods.

• Jewelry and trinkets made from diverse materials, from metal to paper
• Artistic ceramics, mosaics, illustrations, and papier-mâché objects
• Creative tailoring, ethical clothing, handmade hats, and hand-stitched bags
• Crochet accessories, home textiles, and hand-dyed lingerie
• Natural cosmetics, candles, soaps, and personal care products
• Independent publishing, children's books, and small-press editions
• Flower design, gardening, plants, and local produce

More than just shopping

The day's program includes cultural and holistic activities, public workshops, performances, and food stalls with plant-based options. A dedicated children's area is set up in the center of the square, where an educator leads creative workshops throughout the event, making the Eco & Chic Market a particularly family-friendly destination.

San Lorenzo: the perfect backdrop

The setting is an integral part of the experience. San Lorenzo is Rome's university district—historically working-class and now buzzing with workshops, bookstores, bars, and street art, just a short walk from Termini Station and the Verano Monumental Cemetery. Piazza dell'Immacolata is its natural living room: on Sundays, when the limited traffic zone is lifted, the square fills with residents and Romans from all over the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, in the Lazio region, for a leisurely stroll among the stalls.

A recurring format

The Eco & Chic Market is not a one-off event but a recurring appointment throughout the year, traditionally held on Sundays, with editions spread across winter, spring, and autumn. To stay updated on the next date, follow the channels of the EticArte association, which also organizes the Green Market Festival and other events in Rome dedicated to crafts and sustainability.

Why it's worth a visit

The variety and quality of the goods, accessible prices, and the chance to speak directly with the makers are the ingredients that have made the Eco & Chic Market a landmark far beyond the neighborhood borders. It is also a unique way to experience Rome, away from the beaten tourist paths, for those seeking a souvenir that isn't just another mass-produced item.