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English-Language & Architectural Bookstores in Rome

If you're looking for something new to read or the perfect guidebook to Rome, you have plenty of options as Rome is full of well-stocked English and Architectural bookstores. Some Italian bookstores also have an English section. Most of these stores are closed for several hours in the afternoon, so aim to shop before 1pm or after 4pm. Keep in mind that English bookstores are also a great place to pick up local publications (in English) about current goings-on about town.

If you are unable to find the books you need in Rome, you might want to try the following Internet Booksellers.

Dedalo

http://www.dedalo.it/
- Viale Liegi 7
- phone: (06) 85.42.568
Bookstore specializing in architectural books, way up north on the other side of the Pincian/Borghese Gardens.

Libreria della Casa dell’Architettura all’Acquario Romano

http://www.casadellarchitettura.it/libreria.html
- Piazza Manfredo Fanti 47 (continuation of via Amedeo, two blocks SW of Termini)
metro stop: Termini
- phone: (06) 97.60.45.31
- hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00, 14:30-18:30
Architectural bookstore near the main train station, run by Rome’s “Order of Architects” (local architects’ professional organization)

Anglo-American Bookstore

- Via delle Vite 102
- phone: (06) 67.95.222
- hours: Mon 15:30-19:30, Tues-Sat 9:00-13:00, 17:30-19:30
Near the Spanish steps, this store is particularly useful for art and architecture books, and academic books regarding the history and culture of Rome.

The Corner Bookshop

- Via del Moro 48 (in Trastevere)
- phone: (06) 58.36.942
- hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-13:30, 15:30-20:00; Sun 11:00-13:30, 15:30-20:00. Closed Sun in August.
Long a standby for English books in Trastevere, the Corner Bookshop is entirely dedicated to new English books. The always friendly Claire Hammond runs this bookshop along with an extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. If you can't find what you are looking for, they can order it for you.

Open Door Bookshop

http://www.books-in-italy.com/
- Via della Lungaretta, 23 (Trastevere)
- phone: (06) 58.96.478
An eclectic shop that has operated in Rome for more than twenty years, it emphasizes literature and books on art (mostly used), but has an ever-changing collection that can include old maps and photos, books in a variety of languages, “the unusual and even the bizarre.”

The Lion Bookshop

http://www.thelionbookshop.com
- Via dei Greci 33/36
- phone: (06) 32.65.40.07
- hours: M 15:30-19:30, Tue-Sun 10:00-19:30
Perhaps the largest of Rome's English bookstores, this one includes a cafe. The fiction, cooking, art and architecture, as well as children's selections are especially good.

Bibli

http://www.bibli.it
- Via dei Fienaroli 28
- phone: (06)58.84.097
- hours: Mon 17:30-24:00, Tue-Sat 11:00-24:00
Bookstore, cultural centre and café that only has a small selection of English books, but they do have Internet access.

Feltrinelli International

- Via Emanuele Orlando 84
- phone: (06)48.27.878
- hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-13:30 & 16:00-19:30
This branch of the large Italian chain stocks books in German, French, Spanish, Portuguese - and, downstairs, in English.

Italica Books

- Via dei Giubbonari 30/9
- phone: (06) 68.80.52.85
- hours: Thur 15:00-19:00
If you can't find the old editions you're searching for, then drop by Italica Books - not actually a bookstore but the home of Louise McDermott, who has a large collection of out-of-print books in English about Italy, and encourages visitors to stop by for a browse once a week. Just off Campo de' Fiori.

Libreria la Strada

Via V. Veneto 42
- phone: (06) 48.24.151
- hours: Daily 9:30-24:30
Excellent Italian-language bookshop that boasts a fine stock of books about Rome - in English and Italian - in the pavilion outside: everything from tourist guides to well-selected fiction in English.

Rizzoli International

Largo Chigi 15
- phone: (06)67.96.641
- hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-19:25, Sun 10:30-19:55
Central branch of the Italian chain, with a great stock of books on Italy, and a reasonable stock of books in English.

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