This cosy, wood-beamed bookshop specialises in psychology texts, but also stocks a decent range of art and poetry books. There are readings for kids on Sundays and occasional...

A good selection of books in English; what isn't in stock, staff will order. There's a vast selection of scientific and technical texts for students at the branch down the...

A bookshop-cum-cultural-centre, this warren-like space stocks over 30,000 titles (some in English) and hosts concerts, readings and children's events in the conference room....

This new film space in a restored pavilion in the Villa Borghese park is used for cinema-related presentations, but also has its own screening schedule, organised around themed...

A reliable if limited department store. Romans come here for tights or sheets that last. The make-up counter and lingerie collection are good points. There's also an excellent...

This spacious store has a wide range of art, history, literature, philosophy and politics books, as well as videos, DVDs and stationery. There's a selection of titles in...

An excellent range of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and guidebooks in English and other languages.

Peruse collectibles of all kinds, from magazines to ceramics, at non-bargain prices.

Dedicated to the traveller, this welcoming shop offers guidebooks for every imaginable location, as well as maps, travel journals and a selection of literature (some in...

This Roman institution in the down-at-heel Esquilino neighbourhood has a mind-boggling (and often strikingly ugly) assortment of clothes, shoes, luggage, jewellery and linen....

Rome's biggest and most famous flea market grew out of the city's thriving black market after the end of World War II. A lingering air of illegality still persists, so watch...

The concept behind this 'concept store' is that you can shop for clothes, shoes, flowers, household accessories, CDs, mags and perfumes, get your hair done, eat fusion...

Not an inch of space is wasted here: a good selection of fiction, as well as history, art, archaeology and more, is displayed on every surface. Check the noticeboard if you're...

This friendly shop is great for contemporary fiction and children's books. There's also a café, which doubles as a gallery space. Closed on Sundays from mid June to mid September.