The best bookshops Milan

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.

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.

Nice bookstore specializing in the world of entertainment. A small, friendly shop, often crowded with curious but not oppressive crowds, and well stocked with volumes and archives dedicated to cinema, theatre, music, dance and circus. You will find here very sharp titles on certain films or shows reserved for amateurs, but also more general subjects for simple curious people. It seems that even François Truffaut has stopped there.

Exposed brickwork, an informal atmosphere and an air of "just like home" in this café and bookshop just a ten-minute walk from the Duomo. Colibri (a contraction of coffee and libri) combines two different atmospheres: the bar, which is alive from breakfast to the evening drink, and the bookshop. A great place to relax and browse through contemporary titles. The bookshop is accessed directly from the restaurant. In summer, everything moves to the large outdoor terrace, where small live music concerts are also held.

Anarres is a bookshop in the NoLo district, a twenty-minute walk from the main train station. You come here to find new or second-hand books, but not only! Open all day, it's also a pleasant place to take a break for breakfast, lunch or an aperitif. At lunchtime, the menu changes with the seasons, offering simple, tasty dishes. In the evening, you can accompany your cocktail with guacamole nachos or patatas bravas in a friendly atmosphere. You'll love it!

Open for a year now, Milan's French bookshop is located in the heart of the NoLo district. Here you'll find a fine selection of French-language books, from classics to contemporary authors, as well as comics and a children's section that will appeal to budding readers. More than just a bookshop, l'Échappée close is a literary cellar where you'll also find a fine selection of wines from independent French winemakers. Throughout the year, literary meetings, quizzes and aperitifs are organized: see the program on the website.