City of the Sun Rome Via Oderisi
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
30-60 minutes
Best Ages
0-12
About
The Citta del Sole branch on Via Oderisi serves Rome's western Aurelio and Gianicolense neighborhoods, making it a convenient location of Italy's leading educational toy chain for families staying near the Vatican, Trastevere, or Monteverde. The same curated selection of creative, educational, and eco-friendly toys is available here as at the chain's more central branches, but in a calmer setting.
Less foot traffic means more time to browse without feeling pushed along. Children can linger over science kits, try logic games, and flip through creative sets without the background noise of a crowded tourist-area shop.
The product range covers children from infants through early teens with toys that have real developmental purpose: arts and crafts supplies, language learning games, construction sets, science experiment kits, and imaginative play materials. Browsing is free and the store is stroller-accessible. Staff are typically helpful with age-appropriate recommendations.
If you are in the Vatican area and looking for quality indoor shopping or a meaningful souvenir, this is a practical stop.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for a relaxed shopping experience away from the tourist center
Wait Times
No wait, open to walk-ins
Nearby Food
The Aurelio neighborhood has local cafes and restaurants, a more residential, less tourist atmosphere for post-shopping dining.
Why Kids Love It
Italy's best educational toy brand in a neighborhood setting means more browsing time and less crowding, kids can really explore the science kits and creative sets without feeling rushed.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The Aurelio/Gianicolense neighborhood location makes this branch convenient for families staying in western Rome near the Vatican.
- Less crowded than the central branch near the Pantheon, ideal for unhurried browsing with young children.
- Same Citta del Sole quality and selection as all other branches.
What to Bring
- Budget for educational toy purchases
- Child's current learning interests and wish list
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 30-100 depending on purchases; browsing is free
Tips to Save
- The Via Oderisi branch is in the Aurelio/Gianicolense area, less tourist traffic means a more relaxed experience than the central branch.
- Same selection, less chaos.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 – 7:30 PM








