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....

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...

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...

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.