This is probably one of the most unique shopping experiences you can endure if you are needing to…read morepurchase any religious items or trinkets for loved ones within the Vatican area. Borgo Clero is unlike any other store in that it isn't geared towards tourists but is instead curated and setup for those in the clergy including members of The Vatican themselves such as priests. Everything is so well priced here and you will have the chance to comb through the beautiful cloaks, crosses, rosaries, prayer cards, and so much more. When walking up and down the aisle you'll discover just how organized it is. There are pieces as low as two euros and some pieces that go up in the hundreds. Each time I've been lucky enough to swing by it has been so neat to see the usage of this shop and actual Vatican members and clergy shop here themselves. The Vatican has a few religious shops but it is quite easy to tell they are taking advantage of the tourists desire for memorabilia from The Vatican. Borgo Clero is tucked away on a quiet street so you won't see it in the main plaza. It can be easy to overlook it so keep an eye out for the rack of cloaks that is usually set at the very front of the entrance. Service here is very welcoming and they are so helpful. The team here is willing to help you find the right items. They'll hand you a small basket to carry items around and will have your items upfront once it gets full. This is the place to go to for all your religious item needs. Also - anyone can get their holy water bottles filled at St. Peter's Basilica as I wouldn't trust shops around Rome for actually having them filled with proper holy water. Simply ask the security guards there at the Basilica and they will do it on your behalf.

We have some amazing caretakers tending to my mother-in-law who deserved a special Vatican gift…read more Sadly, when we did the Vatican tour the other day, nothing was purchased. So we came back to this store and we're pleased at the collection of rosaries, statues, and jewelry to chose from. The cashier couldn't have been sweeter and wrapped everything up carefully, plus gave us a negotiated 10% off of what we purchased. It's a good place to shop and we were tipped that if we could get to the Vatican gardens on Christmas before noon, we could bring these things and have them blessed, as well as our sins forgiven from the last year, from the big guy or one of his bishops! Totally worth the trip back!

Really great selection and very kind business owners. Welcoming and helpful. Really beautiful…read moregifts/souvenirs.

This place is unlike the other on this street. It has a combination new world and old world feel…read more The staff was very sweet multi lingual and easy to communicate with. Nuns and priests a plenty. Purchased my items and was able to turn around and have them blessed on the spot. Very beautiful experience. Prices were also exceptional.

Great selection of items and reasonable prices. Recommended by a friend who used to live nearby and…read moreI can see why! Well worth a visit.

We went on a Wednesday just for shopping. We had been at the Vatican on Monday, but didn't get to…read moreour shopping. This was not the store I was initially looking for but it was fine. We picked out several rosaries and asked to have them blessed and shipped to our hotel, as that is a service I have been able to get from other vendors. Well, Wednesdays are for audiences with the Pope, so she initially said that it couldn't be done. However, she asked her boss and they were able to get them blessed but we would have to come pick them up ourselves. They will only deliver to your hotel if you came in with a tour guide, FYI.

This is one of my favorite places to shop for religious jewelry in Rome!…read morePatricia is wonderful!