Independent bookshop in Florence, Italy
A San Frediano bookshop-bar named after the platypus.
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Bookshops in Italy
1,740 independent bookshops in 537 towns, 105 of them selling secondhand.
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Independent bookshop in Florence, Italy
A Florence bookshop with a small theatre and wine bar, for reading in 'all ways'.
Independent bookshop in Milan, Italy
The bookshop of the art and design publisher Corraini.
Independent bookshop in Milan, Italy
A 'library-laboratory' founded by publishing professionals, with a bar and readings.
Independent bookshop in Rome, Italy
A bookshop for independent publishers and graphic novels, with a pub in the basement.
Antiquarian in Rome, Italy
A Roman antiquarian bookshop dating from 1909, dealing in first editions.
Antiquarian
Independent bookshop in Rome, Italy
Italy's first bookshop devoted to African, Middle Eastern and diasporic literature.
Independent bookshop in Rome, Italy
A travel bookshop of maps, guides and travel literature since 1991.
Secondhand in Rome, Italy
A Trastevere shop of secondhand English books, rare editions and prints.
Secondhand
Towns and cities, A–Z
Page 1 of 3. Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Abano Terme1
- Abbadia San Salvatore1
- Acireale3
- Acquaviva delle Fonti1
- Acri2
- Adrano1
- Afragola1
- Agrigento2
- Agropoli1
- Alassio1
- Alba1
- Albano Laziale1
- Albenga4
- Albinia1
- Albino2
- Alessandria3
- Alghero4
- Alpignano1
- Altamura1
- Ancona12
- Anghiari1
- Angri1
- Anzio2
- Aosta6
- Arco2
- Arenzano1
- Arese1
- Arezzo8
- Ariano Irpino1
- Arquata Scrivia1
- Ascoli Piceno2
- Asiago1
- Asolo4
- Asti7
- Auronzo di Cadore2
- Avellino1
- Avezzano1
- Badia Polesine1
- Bagheria2
- Bagnacavallo1
- Balze1
- Barberino Tavarnelle1
- Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto2
- Bareggio1
- Bari20
- Barletta3
- Barùmini/Barumini1
- Bassano del Grappa6
- Bastia Umbra2
- Baunei1
- Bazzano1
- Bellaria-Igea Marina1
- Belluno4
- Benevento4
- Bergamo14
- Berzantina1
- Besana in Brianza1
- Bevazzana2
- Bianco1
- Biassono1
- Bibbiena2
- Bibione2
- Biella8
- Bisceglie3
- Bitonto4
- Bollate1
- Bologna41
- Bolzano8
- Bordighera1
- Borgo San Dalmazzo1
- Borgo Valsugana1
- Borgomanero1
- Bovisio Masciago1
- Bra3
- Bracciano1
- Brescia22
- Bresso1
- Brindisi3
- Brixen - Bressanone3
- Brugherio1
- Bruneck - Brunico2
- Brusson2
- Budrio1
- Budune/Budoni1
- Busca1
- Busto Arsizio5
- Busto Garolfo1
- Caggiano1
- Cagliari14
- Caldarola1
- Caldonazzo1
- Caltagirone1
- Camaiore1
- Camerino1
- Camogli1
- Campiglia Marittima2
- Campobasso1
- Cannero Riviera1
- Cantoira1
- Canzo1
- Caorle1
- Capo d'Orlando1
- Caravaggio1
- Carrara3
- Casale Monferrato5
- Casalserugo1
- Casavatore1
- Caselle in Pittari1
- Caserta5
- Casteggio1
- Castel Maggiore1
- Castelbuono1
- Castelfiorentino1
- Castelfranco Emilia1
- Castelfranco Veneto2
- Castellammare del Golfo1
- Castiglion Fiorentino1
- Castiglione del Lago1
- Castiglione delle Stiviere1
- Castrovillari3
- Catania17
- Catanzaro3
- Cattolica1
- Cava de' Tirreni1
- Cecina2
- Cefalù1
- Celle Ligure1
- Cento3
- Centola1
- Cerea1
- Ceresole Reale1
- Cernusco sul Naviglio2
- Cervia2
- Cervignano del Friuli1
- Cesenatico1
- Champoluc1
- Chiaravalle2
- Chiari1
- Chieri2
- Chieti5
- Chiugiana1
- Chivasso1
- Ciampino1
- Città di Castello4
- Cittadella3
- Cividale del Friuli2
- Civitanova Marche1
- Civitavecchia1
- Clusone1
- Colico1
- Colle di Val d'Elsa, Siena2
- Colleferro1
- Comiso2
- Como7
- Condino1
- Conegliano4
- Corato1
- Corinaldo1
- Correggio2
- Cortemilia1
- Cortina d'Ampezzo1
- Cosenza1
- Crema3
- Cremona1
- Crotone1
- Cuneo9
- Dalmine2
- Desio1
- Dèsulu/Desulo1
- Diamante1
- Diano Marina1
- Domodossola1
- Dueville1
- Durgali/Dorgali1
- Eboli1
- Empoli4
- Eppan an der Weinstraße - Appiano sulla Strada del Vino1
- Eraclea1
- Erba1
- Ercolano1
Finding bookshops in Italy
- How many bookshops are listed in Italy?
The Atlas currently lists 1,740 active bookshops across 537 towns and cities in Italy. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Italy?
105 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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