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If you didn't get a chance to visit the Piazza Fontanella Borghese to buy antique prints when you were in Rome, relax. You can get them on-line through philographikon.com. You will be amazed at the selection of historical and architectural prints depicting Rome (and other cities and countries). Prices range from around $40 to over $1000 and Philographikon actually carries much more than they have on-line. If there's something that you want and they don't have it, you can contact them. Chances are they have what you are looking for.

Rome is a rich source for antiques. While shipping home antique Italian furniture may be unrealistic, you can easily bring home antique prints and books to decorate your home. Piazza Fontanella Borghese (just west of the Via del Corso) houses a market full of antique prints and rare books stalls. You can spend hours browsing through thousands of prints, and you won't break the bank when you finally make your choice. The 19th century print above, from Alessandro Ricci's stall, depicts one of the many fountains in Rome, but you will find examples of botanical prints, landscapes, and architecture from all over Europe.