Il mare concept store and international bookshop via del vantaggio, 19 centro storico mon 3pm7. Rome antifascist bookshop will not reopen after fires. Restaurants near libreria feltrinelli international, rome. Rome s newest independent englishlanguage bookshop stocks north american editions of novels, nonfiction titles, essay collections, and literary journals in english. Feltrinelli international rome, italy shopping lonely. Located near piazza barberini, more precisely in via orlando 8486, the area is well connected and easy to reach. An amateur guide to book shopping throughout europe. This place is listed in the libreria category of the geodruid bologna 2020 guide. Read about independent european bookstores selling books in english. The international branch of italys ubiquitous bookseller has a splendid collection of books in english, italian, spanish, french, german and portuguese.
We would be remiss if we didnt mention this branch of a famous, nationwide chain of bookstores. There is a small shelf with english books at a good price, the best in rome, actually. But the way i was treated in this bookshop was so rude. Top 5 english bookstores in rome finding english language books. The first one, in via ve orlando, 84 is just about as good as an actual international bookshop should be. Jan 16, 2020 just before this post went live, feltrinelli announced it was closing several stores, among them this international bookshop. International section is devoted to books in languages other than italian. International bookshop specialising in nautical maps and accessories offering not only books but also cddvds, gadgets, software and clothing. Almost corner bookshop, founded by an expat from ireland, is a successful independent business that sets the standard for english language bookshops in. And, the trastevere open door bookshop which exists. Libreria feltrinelli international rome 2020 all you need. Among them, the lion bookshop, the grand dame of englishlanguage bookshops in rome, which simply closed one day in 2011. Top 5 englishlanguage bookstores in rome john cabot. Feltrinelli bookshops close in rome wanted in rome.
Libreria feltrinelli international rome 2020 all you. Italys bookshops reopen from 14 april wanted in milan. Jun 06, 2008 thank you for stopping by at this rest stop on the internet highway. Camilla trinchieri is an exciting and interesting author with 8 books to her name and essays and stories in several anthologies. Located in trasteveres wellknown piazza santa maria di trastevere, more precisely in via della lungaretta 23, this bookshop is slightly different from the previous ones. All of the english language bookshops in rome have their fans. Feltrinelli international is near piazza della repubblica, a few minutes walk from termini station.
Romes newest independent englishlanguage bookshop stocks north american editions of novels, nonfiction titles, essay collections, and literary journals in english. The best englishlanguage bookshops in rome from home to rome. The uwrc has compiled the list below of our favorite bookstores and libraries in rome, offering a range of books in english and italian. This is the big daddy of books in languages other than italian. This is one of the richest and most exclusive shopping destinations in rome. The selection is focused mainly on popular and famous international authors. Restaurants near libreria feltrinelli international, rome, italy. In no particular order my favourite bike store in rome is olmo on via alghero 4 subway stop. Feltrinelli international rome, italy shopping lonely planet. Their english section carries little more than dan brown and harry potter and there is no atmosphere whatsoever. It is a large multilingual bookshop that stocks most any kind of book one could want. Via tucidide, 56, milan, 204, italy get directions. Feltrinelli, italys largest bookshop chain, said it was preparing safety measures before gradually reopening some stores from 18 april in the regions permitted, and that there would be a.
I have to say that for a book store in the heart of rome, the selection of books in original language english and french was surprisingly great. Rome has been the most highprofile victim of closing bookstores, with the antifascist pecora elettrica deciding recently not to reopen after being burnt down twice, the travelthemed libreria del viaggiatore closing its doors on new years eve, and 2020 beginning with the bombshell news of the closure of the landmark feltrinelli international. While open door is more geared towards antique and secondhand books, almost corner specializes in new titles, and being in the thick of the trastevere nightlife its one of those stores where tourists stumble upon as if by accident as a result, is one of the most well known places for english book lovers in rome. Many italian bookshops to remain closed despite easing of. Jul 29, 2016 feltrinelli international is near piazza della repubblica, a few minutes walk from termini station. The best englishlanguage bookshops in rome from home to. Apr 14, 2020 feltrinelli, italys largest bookshop chain, said it was preparing safety measures before gradually reopening some stores from 18 april in the regions permitted, and that there would be a.
This cute nautical bookshop organizes meetings and events dedicated to art, gastronomy, folklore, italian. Libreria feltrinelli international rome tripadvisor. Otherwise englishlanguage bookshop in rome wanted in rome. Orlando, 8486 tel 06 482 7878 piazza exedra near piazza della republica. Restaurants near libreria feltrinelli international, rome on tripadvisor. In the heart of trastevere, although a limited selection of english books it is a great bookshop. Feltrinelli international feltrinelli opened a large international section in its flagship piazza exedra shop in 1996, offering a wide selection of englishlanguage books on a variety of topics. How romes englishlanguage bookshops are coping with lockdown. View all hotels near libreria feltrinelli international on tripadvisor.
I found a nice international bookshop which means they have books in english and other languages on via vittorio emanuele orlando called feltrinelli international its next to the italianonly book store. Located in the piazza navona area, the bookstore also hosts regular cultural events. Feltrinelli international libreria via zamboni, 7 in. Via del moro 48 close to the studio selection of english books. Very good selection of english language books tripadvisor. As rome fell to further demise during the western schism, this area of town was the heart of the city. Feltrinelli is a large italian chain that also carries a selection of books mostly fiction in english.
Libreria feltrinelli international rome 2020 all you need to know. This independent bookshop can be found in trastavere, a lively part of rome which has very much managed to maintain its authenticity and where you can actually see more locals than tourists. There is more bad news for roman bookshops with the closure of two feltrinelli bookstores, including feltrinelli international which stocked. Just before this post went live, feltrinelli announced it was closing several stores, among them this international bookshop. English bookshops in rome crib rentals rome crib rentals rome. Va bene che e lunica grande libreria della zona, ma vengo da una visita in cui il personale non e stato cortese. International bookshops feltrinelli international via cavour 1220r ph. Books waterloo architecture rome university of waterloo. Dont bother with the chain bookstores like feltrinelli with the exception of the international one. Many central branches of bookselling chains offer a few shelves of english books, often a bizarre and random assortment feltrinelli international, via e orlando, 84.
Feltrinelli international, one of the major bookshops in rome is located in the termini area, therefore you could book one of the very many hotels around there. News and notes about international author camilla trinchieri spring 2008 present. You didnt mention whether the books you are looking for have to be in english in which case. Virtually any bookshop will offer titles in other languages, and there are many more stores selling exclusively foreign language tomes. Seek out my latest infatuation the lion bookshop, via dei greci, 36. Trastevere, my favorite neighborhood of the city, is a complex muddle of streets. Sadly, the lion bookshop in rome seems to have closed down in 2011. While mel giannino stoppani in piazza dei ss apostoli, 59a65 is the romes only childrens bookshop. How rome s englishlanguage bookshops are coping with lockdown. Feltrinelli international is a specialist branch of the large feltrinelli chain, with a solid selection of books in english and some other languages. This year began with the sudden and unexpected closure of two feltrinelli bookshops in rome including feltrinelli international which stocked books in english and other foreign languages. From rome to florence, before the book presentatio. One of the biggest bookstores in italy now has created a special bookstore with books from all over the world. Feltrinelli international on via vittorio emanuele orlando, by the repubblica subway stop or not.
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