Gifts for Rome lovers. Gifts ideas big and small for lovers of the Eternal City.
Rome is known to cast a spell on many and if you are here, chances are you know at least one person who came to the Eternal City and simply could not shut up about it.
The best gift for a person who loves Rome is probably a one way ticket to the city however this may be out of reach so today, I made a list of more realistic gift ideas that will bring a touch of Rome to the life of the receiver.
These are gifts for Rome lovers you can get online right now that will make them feel Rome a little closer, no matter where they are.
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The best gifts for people who love Rome – Rome themed gifts and stocking stuffers
Handmade wooden coaster with Rome map
Different, unobtrusive and perfect for those who love to reminisce about Rome over a glass of Chianti or a Negroni, these coasters are a nice gift and also a portable one, should you be buying for someone who is about to leave to and from Rome!
If you are buying for someone you shared time in Rome with instead, you may like these costumizable coaster that you can order with the best photos from your time in the city! Available on UncommonGoods here
Map of my heart Rome wall art – the best gift for Rome loving couples
For those who have met a special someone in Rome, I love this framed heart shaped map, that you can custmize with the places and names that are meaningful to you. You can order on UncommonGoods here
Nat Geo 3d Colosseum puzzle for adults
The perfect gift for architecture, puzzle, bricks and Rome lovers: a 3-D puzzle of the Colosseum!
Surprisingly entertaining, the only issue with it is making sure the person you are buying for has the space for it during construction (it takes a while!) and to keep it safe after the masterpiece is done!
Funny mug/cup with Rome message or photo
A nice gift idea you can buy ready to go or personalise with a special photo of Rome, a mug can be a fun gift to give that will allow the Rome obsessed to get a sip of the eternal city every morning!
Rome-themed Fridge Magnet
Fridge magnets are one of the most popular souvenirs and a cute, inexpensive thing to gift.
There is a large variety of styles and sizes and they are an inexpensive, fun, portable gift and perfect stocking filler.
Novelty shower curtain with Rome scene
A shower curtain can be a fun Rome-themed gift for a house warming party! Easy to attach to any shower rod with hooks, this is a fun gift to add a personal touch to a new house or even a rental.
Make sure you know the set up of the room you are buying for as this will not work on shower cabins.
Vintage Rome poster
Vintage Rome posters are a lovely way to bring a touch of Rome to a house. You can choose between a large variety of styles to fit most rooms.
Rome city apron + Rome cookery book
A Rome City Apron makes a nice gift for Italian cooking lovers. Gift it on its own of with a well chosen Rome cookbook and you have the perfect gift idea for Italian foodies.
Fun, Rome themed socks
If you are looking for a funny present or stocking filler, then Rome themed socks can be an ideal, inexpensive choice.
Vintage Rome movie poster
Many movies have been set in Rome, some so good they truly get the city to come to life. A vintage posted of a classic is a lovely gift for movie lovers who also have a thing for the Eternal City.
Vintage Map of Rome
A vintage map of Rome is a lovely gift for map and Rome lovers. This one comes in the form of a cool poster which means it is easy to preserve and showcase!
Photo book with images of Rome
A coffee table book of photos of Rome is a timeless type of gift they can keep at home and look at to reminisce about the Eternal City
Rome virtual tour and online experiences – gifts for Rome lovers who had to cancel their trip
Some big Rome Museums and attractions are now able to offer virtual tours.
You can choose between museum and gallery tours with art historians, virtual visits to Rome main monuments and even experiences such as cooking classes! Worth looking at are the following:
Galleria Borghese Tour with art historian
Virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel with art history guide
Tours and experiences in Rome – Gift for Rome lovers about to travel to Rome
There is so much to see and do in Rome you can be sure there is at least one experience the person you are buying for hasn’t had yet would love.
A great way to gift and experience in Rome without tying the person to a certain date is a gift voucher with a reliable tour and experience provider, that they can use whenever in Rome next!
I love GetYourGuide for this and you can buy their gift vouchers here
Italian stovetop coffee maker
Rome lovers are often also coffee lovers and what can be best than gifting them a real, stovetops Italian coffee machine so they can make their very own Italian coffee cup over and over again?
Easy to use, long lasting (seriously, these things are pretty much indestructible) and suitable for use on pretty much any type of hob, this is a lovely gift for coffee and one that keeps giving.
If you want to create a full Italian coffee kit, you can also add Italian themed espresso cups (demitasse) and an extra stock of gaskets, the one part of the Italian coffee makes that does eventually require replacement.
The Secrets of Rome book
The secrets of Rome book is a now-classic, excellent book with stories and tidbits about the city. It is the perfect pre-departure gift for anyone moving to Rome or just going on a Rome trip and willing to go discover Rome off the beaten track!
Rome charm bracelet
A Rome themed chair for a charm bracelet can be a lovely gift for women who love Rome and a nice way for make sure a little bit of Rome is always with them, no matter where they are!
Personalised map cufflings
You can make a paid of cufflinks really special adding a Rome map, perfect for the Rome lover who wants a little bit of the eternal city with them while in work! You can get them on UncommonGoods here (remember to specify exact location when placing the order)
I hope you enjoyed this list of gifts ideas for Rome lovers and you found the perfect present you were hoping for!