Frequently Asked Questions
Everything travellers and collectors ask us about the boutique, the pieces and the shipping.
Where exactly is the shop?
We are at Via Cavour 280, 00184 Roma — about 350 m from the Colosseum. Open the directions in Google Maps.
How far is it from the Colosseum?
350 m — about five minutes on foot. Coming out of the Colosseo (linea B) metro, keep the Colosseum on your right and turn into Via Cavour; we are on the left at number 280.
What are your opening hours?
Every day, weekends included, from 10:00 to 20:00. See the live open/closed badge on the Visit page.
Do you accept cards?
Yes — all the major debit and credit cards in the shop, plus contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Online, pieces are sold through our Etsy boutique, which takes cards and PayPal.
Can I order online and collect in store?
Not online for now: online orders go through our Etsy boutique and are shipped. To buy in person, come to Via Cavour 280, five minutes from the Colosseum, open every day 10:00–20:00; to check a piece first, write to imperivmart91@gmail.com.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes. Online orders go through our Etsy boutique: shipping is free in Italy, €15 to the European Union and €40 to the rest of the world, always tracked and carefully packed by us in Rome. Decorative blades ship only to 12 countries, listed on their product page.
How long does delivery take?
Online orders go through our Etsy boutique: Italy 5 working days, European Union 1–10 working days, rest of the world 1–15 working days, counted from dispatch; Etsy shows the estimated delivery date before you pay. Orders leave within 1–2 working days, Monday to Friday, always tracked.
Can I buy online, or only in the shop?
Both. In the shop every day at Via Cavour 280; online through our Etsy boutique, where 43 of the 55 pieces on this site can be bought — for the others, ask us.
What do you sell?
Roman statues and emperor busts, historical reproductions, decorative gladiator weapons, mosaics and souvenirs of Rome.
Are your pieces handmade?
Only where it is documented: the Italfama chess sets come with a certificate stating they are hand made by Florentine master craftsmen. Every other piece is a reproduction with its material stated on the product page: bronze-effect resin, pewter, steel or stone.
Are these antiques?
No. Everything we sell is a new reproduction inspired by historical works. We never present our pieces as archaeological artefacts.
Can I return something?
Yes. EU consumers have 14 days from delivery to withdraw, no reason needed. If a piece arrives damaged we cover the return and replace or refund it.
Do you sell gifts for lawyers or professionals?
Yes: Lady Justice, Themis, Roman emperors and desk sculptures are the pieces we suggest for lawyers, judges, offices and professional studios.
Still unsure about something? Write to us — we answer every message ourselves.