The best bookshops Italy

On the Porta Venezia side, the Borsa del Fumetto (the comic book exchange) is one of the largest Italian bookshops in this field. It often hosts meetings and conferences that bring together fans of the genre. After dropping off your bags at the entrance, the stroll between the shelves is a real adventure. Here you will find all the latest Italian and international comics, comic book guides and manuals, Japanese manga, erotic comics, gadgets, books and illustrations on cinema and more.

This historic market in Piazza Borghese has existed since 1947. In 2009, it was completely restructured. It is a paradise for lovers of first editions, as well as for those looking for a cheap detective novel. Books, prints and engravings can be found in the small green shops in front of the Palazzo Borghese. Stamp collectors will also be able to find their happiness, as well as those of old prints. A walk to do!

The oldest Milanese bookstore founded in 1870 by the Swiss publisher Ulrico Hoepli. The rooms now refurbished into a beautiful modern space are among the largest European bookstores. Let yourself be guided along 2 kilometers of shelves distributed by knowledgeable vendors on 6 floors to make your choice between the 500,000 works offered. By the way, take a look at the building; although a little austere, it is considered a feat of the rationalist architecture of the 1950 s (architects Figini and Poillini).

A fumetteria (comic STORES, the fumetto is the comic strip) very complete. Books, gadgets, videos, pieces of collection.

In the heart of the city, the largest mega-store dedicated to culture and leisure. Five levels devoted entirely to books, media, telephony, video games, stationery and home decoration, plus a ticketing area, a bookshop specializing in works of art, and a café for refreshments. Descending the spiral staircase, we find ourselves in the children's area, with thousands of titles, a stationery section and a few DVDs.

In the historical headquarters of the Touring Club Italiano (TCI) a large library dedicated to travel. The bibliography on Milan and its region is considerable, and the books are often even in English and French. The Touring Club was founded in 1894 to promote the benefits of travel and cultural visits to Italy. A kind of ancestor of the tourist offices, which is now an institution of great renown throughout the peninsula.

Books in several foreign languages, including French.

One of the best addresses in Milan in the sector. From classic to new.

Everything about Milan, curiosities, history, art, architecture, etc.

Books on design, graphics, fashion photography and fabrics.

Books of architecture and design.

Just a stone's throw from the Egyptian Museum, this beautiful bookshop, founded in 1872, is one of the oldest in the city and retains the charm and cachet of the bookstores of yesteryear. For a little time travel, this is the ideal place. Specializing in international literature, you will find everything: novels, magazines, art books, all of course in several languages, including many works in French.

Independent bookshop in the center of Turin, specializing in design, architecture, fashion, photography and art in general. It's a very welcoming place that regularly organizes conferences and meetings with authors, with highly specialized, high-level content, yet accessible to all. A tour de force! A must-see if you're passionate about artistic disciplines, because there's nothing better in this field!

Fnac in its Italian version! La Feltrinelli is a bookstore and record store with several shops in Naples. Often overwhelmed but always smiling, the salesmen will be of good advice. A nice selection, including Moleskine for globe-trotters (the only place to find them in town) and records by some Neapolitan artists. The choice of books in foreign languages remains limited. For those who are fluent in Italian, however, there is a wide selection of novels and books covering all disciplines.

A place in the folle street of the Quartier district. A Nasca, you can sit down quietly to take a coffee, and browse the books in presentation without necessarily buying them. A modern bookstore, where lovers of reading can finally sit down with a nice book. The idea is rich and allows to discover the committed writings of Nasca. Basically, the other room dedicated to art changes artist every two months. On the evening, especially at weekends, not able to read gently in its corner. The library turns into a bar and the readers of the day are moult.

Almost 200 exhibitors come from all over Italy for the happiness of chineurs.

We sell everything in a beautiful Neapolitan atmosphere.

It sells everything: clothes, televisions, telephones… at good prices (check that it works!).

On a very beautiful place with old charm and one could very well imagine planted by sea. This market for scavenging, fish and vegetables is open from 6 am to 20 pm. Take a small fruit juice in the kiosk, one of the oldest in the city, in the centre of the square.