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Rating

4.6(203)

Family of 4

USD 30-100 depending on purchases; browsing is free

Duration

30-60 minutes

Best Ages

0-12

About

Città del Sole — City of the Sun — is Italy's beloved educational toy chain, and a Rome visit with kids warrants at least a browse through one of their locations. The store has built a strong reputation over decades by focusing on toys that engage children's curiosity: science kits, creative arts materials, language games, eco-friendly construction sets, and imaginative play items that parents feel good about purchasing.

For traveling families, Città del Sole hits a sweet spot between entertainment and education. Kids engage with the merchandise enthusiastically because it's genuinely designed to capture young attention, while parents appreciate that the product philosophy is rooted in real developmental value rather than passive screen entertainment.

The chain has multiple locations across Rome, so finding the branch most convenient to your accommodation or day's itinerary is straightforward. Staff are typically well-trained on the merchandise and can help match toys to specific age groups or developmental stages. Browsing is free and the stores are stroller-friendly — a reliable rainy-day refuge in central Rome with a built-in educational angle.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Setting

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings or early afternoons for the most comfortable browsing experience

Wait Times

No wait — open to walk-ins

Nearby Food

Multiple Rome branches are in central locations with cafes and family restaurants within easy walking distance.

Why Kids Love It

Città del Sole (City of the Sun) is Italy's favorite educational toy chain — kids love the hands-on, discovery-focused merchandise that feels more like play than shopping.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Città del Sole specializes in educational, creative, and eco-friendly toys — a step above the mass-market toy chains.
  • The staff are typically knowledgeable about child development and can recommend age-appropriate items.
  • Look for science kits, creative arts sets, and language games that are both entertaining and educational.

What to Bring

  • Budget for educational toy purchases
  • Child's age and specific learning interests

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

USD 30-100 depending on purchases; browsing is free

Tips to Save

  • Città del Sole is a chain with multiple Rome locations — check which branch is closest to your accommodation to avoid extra travel.
  • They frequently run educational toy promotions.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Contact

Via Buonarroti, 4, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

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