[Photo from turismoroma.it]

A galaxy of flavours in the very heart of Esquilino, Rome’s multiethnic district.

A melting pot of languages, cultures and food, the Esquilino market brings together typically Italian produce such as artichokes, chicory and olives together with exotic food that is not so easily found in other parts of the city.

Midst the hum of different languages and mingling of scents and colours, one is spoilt for a choice of fish, meat, bread, fruit, vegetables and spices from all four corners of the globe.

For those of you with a shopping bug, there is also another part of the market to perhaps pick up a bargain or simply wander through the clothes, textiles, bags and shoes, all of which with that distinctly worldly flavour.