Rome, Italy
Last updated on August 26th, 2025 at 07:24 am
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Marijuana laws and legislation for Rome
Since February 2025, Italy has had a complex legal framework governing cannabis use. Recreational cannabis remains illegal; however, possession of small amounts for personal use has been decriminalized since the 1990s and generally results in administrative penalties such as fines or the suspension of personal documents. The unauthorized sale or cultivation of cannabis is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment.
In 2016, Italy legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) with a THC content below 0,2%, leading to the emergence of the "cannabis light" industry, which offers products with low THC levels. However, at the end of 2024, the government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed a law banning products made from hemp flowers, citing public safety concerns. This move threatens the burgeoning "cannabis light" sector, which had achieved annual sales of around €500 million.
Italian regulations regarding cannabidiol (CBD) products have evolved. Since September 2023, the Ministry of Health has classified orally administered CBD products as narcotics and requires them to be dispensed only with a doctor's prescription from pharmacies. This reclassification has significant implications for the CBD market, affecting the availability and distribution of CBD oils and related products.
In the medical field, Italy legalized cannabis for therapeutic purposes in 2007. Patients with certain conditions, such as chronic pain or multiple sclerosis, can access medical cannabis through the national health system, provided they present a valid prescription. The military pharmaceutical factory in Florence is authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical purposes to ensure a controlled supply for patients.
Marijuana prices in Rome:
Hashish costs about 10 euros per gram, but a 10-euro coin weighs between 0,7 and 1,5 grams.
20 euros – 2–3 grams
50 euros – 6–12 grams
100 euros – 30–50 grams (look for good deals among Moroccans).
Grass isn't necessarily worth it, but it costs just as much or is even a bit cheaper.
Criminal prosecution
Police officers in Italy are very relaxed. They'll say something if you smoke in their face, but as long as you're in a busy place or at home, they don't care at all. They're too busy flirting with girls and smoking cigarettes.
Where can you buy marijuana in Rome?
Definitely not Campo!!!! That's a good place to get your hands on some bad stuff.
Santa Maria in Trastevere and the nearby bar "San Calisto". Look out for pierced homeless people and make eye contact. Remember, they'll set you up if you pay more.
If you go to Termini Station and walk through the nearby streets, look out for some Moroccans. Many of them have family or friends who deal in goods and services. They can offer you great deals on larger purchases.
Another reporter added: “San Lorenzo, some kind of student quarter, I suppose. Just walk around and keep your eyes open. Mostly Albanians, shaved heads, some tattooed and intimidating-looking…”
Otherwise, ask for a place called "Trenta-Due" (=32), directly opposite "Trenta-Tre" (33, I assume). Another option is to just ask someone; smoking is socially acceptable there. But be careful – and polite…
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Tribes:
Mostly Moroccan hashish, but sometimes also good zero-zero first-pressing weed. Also napalm and black Afghani.
Grass is usually homegrown manure, but sometimes I find really beautiful orange flowers. Well dried and cured.
Further information
I've been living here for a year now. I recommend making friends and learning a little Italian. Buying only on the street might not be the best approach, but if you get to know someone, they can tell you a bit about what they smoke.
City report
Rome is an amazing blend of incredible antiquity and modernity, leaving travelers torn between rising early to see everything and saving energy for its vibrant nightlife. Thanks to moderate drug laws and an abundance of supply, cannabis enthusiasts can enjoy an excellent selection of weed, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking views and the oldest history in Europe.
Olives, grapes and other fruits and vegetables thrive in Italy's mild climate – as does high-quality Ganga.
Grown throughout the countryside—in apartments, greenhouses, and in the south on vast plantations surrounded by sunflowers—marijuana is as readily available as imported hashish. And locals consume it just as much as tourists. Marco Cappato, a member of the Italian branch of the Transnational Radical Party, estimates that up to seven million Italians smoke marijuana.
“In Italy there is a one-year compulsory military service, and it is common knowledge that the vast majority of soldiers smoke joints,” he said.
Grass—and hemp—are as much a part of Rome's long history as the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and the Circus Maximus. Hemp ropes and sails were used on Roman ships. Lucilius described their use in 120 BC, followed by Pliny the Elder, who documented the preparation and different varieties of hemp in the first century AD. However, the police may view marijuana use from a different historical perspective. According to the Ministry of Health, personal possession is decriminalized, but anyone caught smoking or possessing marijuana or hashish can lose their passport. According to the marijuana legalization group NORML, even these penalties are rarely enforced by the Roman police these days.
However, dealers – even those who give away tobacco products for free – face prison sentences.
It is not surprising that the Vatican pursues a vehement anti-drug policy. Consumption.
“Drug laws should not be liberalized,” said Cardinal Silvano Piovanelli. He added that it was advisable not to smoke marijuana in areas controlled by the Vatican.
If you are looking for marijuana, there are several places in Rome where you can meet up.
According to Joe from Seattle, the Spanish Steps are a highly recommended place to shop.
The winding staircase – a hugely popular meeting point for tourists, with tourist prices for everything – leads from Piazza di Spangna to the Irinita dei Monti church and is close to the Spagna metro station. The Circus Maximus – once a 300.000-seat arena for thrilling chariot races – is another excellent choice for smokers looking for some greenery.
“At night, drunk and armed only with a map that seemed to be torn to shreds at every major intersection, we quickly got lost and ended up at the Circus Maximus,” said Tomva from Seattle. “It’s a large field, populated, at least at night, by Rome’s cannabis community and their loyal dogs.” The nearest subway station to the Circus Maximus is Circo Massimo, but several buses also go there. Other travelers have found that the easiest way to get hash or marijuana is to meet a dealer at a hostel or bar.
“One of the guys we met last night while drinking and smoking hash in this really cool old Roman cellar—which seems to be several thousand years old—also deals weed,” said Peter, a DJ from the US East Coast. “I knew he was hip!”
While you can probably find dealers at Termini station, buying there carries the risk of being cheated, robbed, or injured – the station is considered one of the most unsafe in Europe. Prices range from around US$10 per gram of marijuana to US$20 per gram of hashish, depending on the location. Prices can vary significantly depending on whether you buy at the Spanish Steps or from a local in a bar.
It is difficult to resist the allure of the Roman wine god Bacchus, who called for exuberant celebrations but never got drunk himself.
Many travelers buy cheap wine or beer at the supermarket and take it back to their hostel or hotel, but there are still plenty of places where you can go out and get drunk.
Don't miss the nearby restaurants. Many have inexpensive but drinkable Chianti on the menu, and the walk home is shorter. If you're looking for the club scene, there are plenty of options as well. The entry requirements are typical—women get in more easily than men, and the dress code is average. The party usually starts around midnight, so don't miss the chance to arrive early.
Two clubs with rave reviews are Alpheus (Via del Commercio 36) and Goa (Via Libetta 13). Alpheus is one of the largest clubs in Rome and hosts Muccassasina parties (also known as Cow Killer parties) on Friday nights, featuring music ranging from the 80s to more commercial sounds.
Pyramide metro station is the easiest to reach by public transport. For a more rustic experience, try Goa near the Garbatella metro station. A thatched roof and burning tiki torches create the perfect atmosphere for a young, trendy crowd. Don't wear thigh-high latex boots with an ultra-mini skirt – you might stand out.
Being high or drunk in Rome requires a bit of caution, as the city is constantly teeming with thieves and pickpockets. Make sure bags containing valuables – including pipes and other items – are in front of you, and leave documents like passports and tickets in hotel or hostel safes.
Be prepared to be touched a little. According to a hostel employee, both genders should expect to be groped or "fucked" on crowded buses and subways.
The employee's suggestions are simple: "No problem. Try turning around, looking them in the eyes, and saying one of the following sentences out loud: non mi toccare! (NON ME TOKE-CAR-RAY: Don't touch me) or hai un piccolissimo cazzo (EYE UN PEEK-COAL-LEASE-EE-MOW CA-TZO: You have a very small penis.)"