Independent bookshop · Via di Camaldoli 10R, 50124 Florence
A San Frediano bookshop-bar named after the platypus.
Italy
Bookshops in Florence
The Atlas lists 38 independent bookshops in Florence, 3 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 2.1 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
A Florence bookshop with a small theatre and wine bar, for reading in 'all ways'.
Independent bookshop · Via Guelfa 22a rosso, 50129 Florence
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Independent bookshop · Via dei Ginori 53 rosso, 50123 Florence
Independent bookshop · Via Vincenzo Gioberti 35-37a, 50121 Florence · Open now
Independent bookshop · Viale Francesco Talenti 97, 50142 Florence
Independent bookshop · Via Girolamo Fracastoro 45, Florence
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Independent bookshop · Via Vittorio Emanuele Secondo 106, Florence
Independent bookshop · Via Giovanni Boccaccio 49 R, 50133 Florence
New & secondhand · Piazza Gaetano Salvemini 18, Florence
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · Via San Gallo 149 rosso, 50129 Florence
Independent bookshop · Piazza del Duomo 9, 50122 Florence
Religious
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Independent bookshop · Via Ghibellina 63, Florence
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Art
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Bookshop questions: Florence
- How many bookshops are listed in Florence?
The Atlas currently lists 38 active bookshops in Florence. 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 Florence?
3 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 plan a bookshop walk in Florence?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- 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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