Neighborhood Shopping Guide

Via Borgognona , Rome

Via Borgognona is Tridente's parallel luxury street one block south of Via Condotti, anchored by the Fendi flagship at Palazzo Fendi (Largo Carlo Goldoni 420), with Givenchy, Tod's, Etro, Gianvito Rossi, and Sergio Rossi flagships across a 250m pedestrianized stretch. Non-EU shoppers validate VAT refund forms at OTELLO kiosks at Fiumicino or Ciampino before flying out.

Via Borgognona concentrates high-fashion street with italian designers in Rome. Best for italian haute couture, luxury fashion, with typical VAT-refund savings of €200-800 per shopper.

VAT refund essentials.

Standard VAT rate
22%
Typical net refund
13-16% after operator fees
Minimum spend
€70.01
Where to validate
See the Rome validation guide

Top shopping streets in Via Borgognona.

  1. Via Borgognona Tridente, parallel to Via Condotti

    Fendi at Palazzo Fendi (Largo Goldoni 420), Givenchy, Tod's, Etro, Gianvito Rossi, Sergio Rossi

  2. Largo Carlo Goldoni Junction of Via Borgognona, Via Condotti, and Via del Corso

    Palazzo Fendi headquarters with flagship store, museum, and rooftop bar

  3. Via Bocca di Leone Tridente, perpendicular to Borgognona

    Connects Borgognona to Via Frattina; smaller luxury and accessory boutiques

Iconic brands in Via Borgognona.

Local tips.

Frequently asked questions.

Where is the Fendi flagship in Rome?

Palazzo Fendi at Largo Carlo Goldoni 420, at the junction of Via Borgognona and Via del Corso. The 18th-century palazzo is Fendi's global headquarters and includes the flagship store, the Zuma restaurant on the rooftop, and 7 luxury suites. Closest Metro: Spagna on Line A.

What luxury brands are on Via Borgognona?

Fendi (flagship at Palazzo Fendi, Largo Goldoni 420), Givenchy, Tod's, Etro, Gianvito Rossi, Sergio Rossi, Pomellato, plus several smaller Italian luxury houses. The 250m pedestrianized street is one of three luxury cross-streets in Tridente.

How does Borgognona compare to Condotti?

Both are full-luxury Tridente streets; Condotti is wider and more famous (Bulgari, Hermès, Cartier), Borgognona is the Fendi-anchored parallel one block south. Many shoppers combine both. The two streets sit 100m apart and share the Spagna and Barberini Metro stops on Line A.

How much VAT can I get back on a Fendi bag?

Italy charges 22% VAT. Net refund after Global Blue or Planet operator fees: 13-15%. On a €3,500 Fendi Peekaboo that's roughly €455-525 back. Submit the OTELLO form at FCO or CIA airport on departure; refund arrives 1-3 weeks later.

Is Via Borgognona pedestrianized?

Yes, fully. Like Via Condotti and Via Frattina, the 250m luxury stretch of Borgognona is pedestrian-only. The street runs east-west between Via del Corso (Largo Goldoni) and Piazza Mignanelli at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

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