General bookshops Veneto

No. 147 Corso Palladio is a sublime architectural complex that makes you want to venture in. It's a good thing the gate is open. First, enter the porch and then the inner courtyard, which holds many treasures. There are ancient remains, sculptures here and there, all under a handful of houses: a real sensation. On your left as you enter, you will find a bookstore with an old-fashioned smell. It offers its customers a selection of books in a simple and intimate atmosphere of brocante.

This authentic generalist bookshop is a reference in the San Marco district. People have been coming here for generations, from 7 to 77 years old, to stock up on all kinds of reading material. Of course, there is no shortage of books on the Serenissima and there are many on the shelves. There is also a small stationery department, but also beautiful books on art, history, tradition and even Venetian cuisine in Italian and English. Note that the travel guides (including the Petit Futé!) are well located because they are placed directly at the entrance!