GIORNI - LIBRI STAMPE OCCASIONI

The store was established in 1937 and to date is run by the same family. It was first opened in the former convent that is now the Liceo Classico Galileo. A 1910 photograph shows that the business on the premises had the same name as that of the current owners, even though they were not at all related. » more

LIBRERIA

The bookstore was opened in 1930 by Galileo Focardi near Piazza Beccaria. He is a relative of the current owner, Massimo Forcardi. The room is known for its characteristic vaulted ceiling and for original 19th and early 20th century shelves. » more

LIBRERIA ANTIQUARIA GONNELLI

The Gonnelli business has remained essentially unchanged since it was founded in 1875. In addition to selling manuscripts, antique books, original drawings and prints, the owners have actively promoted the works of various artists, by holding exhibits and conferences in the adjacent room. They also publish periodic catalogues and highly specialized works such as the recent series, Papyrlogica Florentina and Documenti inediti di cultura toscana, that are true treasures for scholars. » more

LIBRERIA ANTIQUARIA FORTUNA

Boasting of long tradition this bookstore is just outside the center of the small village of Mattonaia. It is not just a bookshop as there is also a 'studio' which lends books, prints, manuscripts, drawings and much more. It is meticulously organised and the atmosphere is pleasant and tasteful. » more

LIBRERIA BRUNO BACCANI

In business since the late nineteenth century, the store was managed by the Baccani family until fifteen years ago when it was bought by a group of partners. The shop, which, except for a few changes required for restoration work is essentially the same. » more

LIBRERIA DEL PORCELLINO

It was ounded in 1939 as the Casa del Libro. The shop changed hands in 1945 and the new owner renamed the store Libreria del Porcellino as it is located just opposite the loggia of the same name. Specializing in books, prints and art posters, the store also locates books and sells abroad. » more

LIBRERIA LE MONNIER-MONDADORI

Since 1926, when the book store was founded, the greatest names in Italian culture such as Einaudi, Pertini, Spadolini, Lamanna, Devoto, De Robertis, Biagi, Vassalli, Ginzburg, Gassman and others have passed through its doors. » more

LIBRERIA LEF

Libreria Lef was founded in 1902. It moved in 1941 but since it started it has always specialized in publishing and selling books on religious subjects; it has a rich historical archive. About ten years ago the publishing house moved to other headquarters, leaving the sales department in Via Ricasoli. » more

LIBRERIA MARTELLI

To trace the origins of this famous bookstore, we have to go back to the flourishing cultural environment of nineteenth century Florence. In 1840 Felice and Alessandro Poggi opened a book shop, which quickly became a meeting place for the literati of the period. » more

LIBRERIA OGGETTI SACRI MANUELLI

The premises in Via del Proconsolo, which the Manuelli bookstore has occupied since 1830, was the former carriage house of the Bishop of Fiesole. During its more than 160 years of business, Manuelli has dealt in religious objects, with a vast assortment of books on religion and vestments for Roman Catholic churches. » more

LIBRERIA ORESTE GOZZINI

The bookstore was founded by Oreste Gozzini who began by buying and selling books, old and new, in 1850. The current owners, father and son, are the fourth and fifth generations of the family in the business. » more

LIBRERIA SALIMBENI

The Libreria Salimbeni was established in 1948 from a used-book shop of the thirties. Originally Salimbeni dealt mainly in used schoolbooks. Later it specialized in art and antique books, with a good deal of its business conducted through the mails.
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FELTRINELLI INTERNATIONAL

This is the sister of the classic Feltrinelli bookshop. In this shop there is the largest assortment of foreign language books in Florence. This includes narratives, multimedia aids, dictionaries for languages (dictionaries for around 50 different languages), and also comics and games for the little customers. » more

S GALLO

All students in Florence will have bought or sold college books in this bookshop at least once in their lives. Once people have finished their studies they continue to frequent this shop considering the great variety of texts available. Availability varies according to the time of year for art and architectural books. » more

B M BOOKSHOP

This is probably the oldest English language bookshop in Florence. It was opened forty years ago by Libby, an American woman, and her husband Francesco, an Italian from Florence. The main boast of this bookshop is the enormous range of Italian cookery books, tourist guides and books on art, architecture, design and fashion in English. » more

LIBRERIA IL VIAGGIO

There is a huge range of guides for travel fanatics here. Geographical maps, maps of the world and also books which deal with anything to do with travelling and tourism. » more

COMICS E DINTORNI

This is the place where your imagination can take over. Everything, from 1930's comics, to Japanese manga, as well as Tex and Dylan Dog, Superman and X-Men, can be found here. They also sell gadgets, animated cartoons, records and magazines. » more

CENTRO LIBRI

This bookshop has a number of interesting offers on books about art, architecture and the history of Florence and Tuscany at 50% of the cover price. They also sell dictionaries at different discounts and always have some special offers of various kinds. » more

LIBRERIA PIROLA ETRURIA

This small but essential bookshop can be found between Piazza San marco and Piazza Duomo (on Via Cavour; telephone: +39 055 2396320), it is an agent for the Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato and sells important legal and juridicial texts which are useful not only for students of the subject but also for professionals. » more

LIBRERIA ANTIQUARIA IPPOGRIFO

Set amidst fashion boutiques, you may find some really interesting collectibles rummaging the shop - rare books, antique prints - in short everything that a book lover could ever want, as well as something for people who just have a passing interest. » more

LIBRERIA VITTORIO

This bookshop is located in the district of Santa Croce, close to the Teatro Verdi (Via Verdi; telephone number: +39 055 234486). They sell primarily antique books and literature from the past particularly for boys and rare magazines. » more