Independent bookshop in Florence, Italy
A San Frediano bookshop-bar named after the platypus.
The Bookshop Atlas
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 2 of 3. Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Erice1
- Este4
- Fabriano2
- Faenza3
- Falconara Marittima1
- Fano4
- Favara2
- Feltre5
- Ferrara9
- Fidenza1
- Fiera di Primiero1
- Figline Valdarno1
- Finale Ligure4
- Florence38
- Foggia3
- Foligno3
- Fondi2
- Forlì6
- Formia2
- Formigine1
- Fossano1
- Francavilla Fontana1
- Frascati3
- Frattamaggiore1
- Frosinone1
- Gagliano Aterno1
- Galatina4
- Gallarate3
- Gallipoli1
- Garbagnate Milanese1
- Genoa31
- Ghedi1
- Giarre1
- Giaveno1
- Gioia del Colle1
- Giugliano in Campania1
- Giulianova2
- Gorizia4
- Grosseto3
- Grugliasco1
- Gualdo Tadino1
- Guardia Sanframondi1
- Gubbio3
- Gurro1
- Iglesias1
- Imola5
- Imperia6
- Innichen - San Candido1
- Ischia2
- Iseo2
- Ìsili/Isili1
- Isola del Liri1
- Ivrea4
- Jesolo1
- L'Aquila9
- La Spezia2
- Ladispoli1
- Lainate1
- Lamezia Terme2
- Lamon1
- Lanciano2
- Latina3
- Latisana1
- Latsch - Laces1
- Lavagna1
- Lavis1
- Lecce9
- Lecco3
- Legnago1
- Legnano3
- Leini1
- Levico Terme1
- Lido di Ostia6
- Lignano Sabbiadoro2
- Limbiate1
- Lissone1
- Livigno1
- Livorno4
- Loano2
- Locorotondo2
- Locri1
- Lodi2
- Lomazzo2
- Loreto2
- Loro Ciuffenna1
- Lucca8
- Lugo1
- Lungoni/Santa Teresa Gallura1
- Macerata5
- Maciano1
- Macugnaga1
- Maderno1
- Magenta2
- Manfredonia1
- Maniago1
- Mantua5
- Marano di Napoli1
- Marghera1
- Mariano Comense1
- Marigliano1
- Marina di Bibbona1
- Marostica1
- Martellago1
- Martina Franca1
- Massa1
- Matera5
- Mazara del Vallo2
- Meda1
- Medicina1
- Melfi1
- Meran - Merano1
- Merano - Meran3
- Merate1
- Mesagne1
- Messina9
- Mestre5
- Mezzago1
- Milan100
- Milazzo2
- Mirandola1
- Mirano1
- Missaglia1
- Modena12
- Modica1
- Monasterace Marina1
- Mondovì2
- Monopoli1
- Montalcino2
- Montalto Uffugo1
- Monte di Procida1
- Montebelluna3
- Montecatini Terme2
- Montepulciano1
- Monterotondo2
- Montesilvano1
- Monza7
- Morbegno1
- Morrovalle2
- Mozzecane1
- Mugnano di Napoli1
- Naples33
- Narni1
- Naturns - Naturno1
- Nizza Monferrato1
- Noceto1
- Norcia2
- Norma1
- Novara2
- Novate Milanese1
- Noventa Vicentina1
- Nuoro2
- Oristano2
- Orosei1
- Orvieto1
- Ostiglia1
- Ostuni1
- Otieri/Ozieri1
- Oulx1
- Paderno Dugnano1
- Padua14
- Palazzolo sull'Oglio2
- Palermo23
- Palestrina1
- Palmanova1
- Pantelleria1
- Parabiago1
- Parma22
- Patti3
- Pavia1
- Pergine Valsugana1
- Pergola1
- Pero1
- Perugia17
- Pesaro2
- Pescara6
- Peschiera del Garda1
- Pescocostanzo1
- Piacenza9
- Pienza1
- Pietrasanta3
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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