Must-see shopping in Bologna

  • New Dandy

    Bologna

    For those looking for a true made-to-measure Italian suit, an exquisite experience awaits at this fiercely artisanal tailor, where Leonardo and Gianluca…

  • Paolo Atti

    Bologna

    This shop in Bologna's famed Quadrilatero neighbourhood specialises in beautifully packaged boxes of traditional Bolognese tortellini stuffed with…

  • Bookshop Cineteca di Bologna

    Bologna

    Bang in the city centre, this is the shop of a foundation devoted to the preservation of historical art-house films. The shop sells original vintage…

  • Golpe Lab.

    Bologna

    Bolognese designer Alessandro Vignoli is a one-man show at this San Vitale boutique featuring streetwear-inspired sweaters, dresses and leaf-shaped flap…

  • Semm Music Store

    Bologna

    A temple for musical purists, this old-school record shop is of more modest days, when browsing rows of vinyl and CDs was a perfectly entertaining way to…

  • La Baita - Vecchia Malga

    Bologna

    Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…

  • Mercato Antiquario Città di Bologna

    Bologna

    Bologna's excellent and atmospheric antiques market takes over Piazza Santo Stefano on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month. It's a great spot for…

  • Gilberto

    Bologna

    In business since 1905, this speciality food shop in Bologna's Quadrilatero district features well-stocked shelves full of wine, olive oil, truffles,…

  • Crete – Pièce Unique

    Bologna

    An interesting shop for unique, nearly 100% Italian-made (there's one Spaniard represented) jewellery, funky ceramics and interior design pieces, many of…

  • Enoteca Italia

    Bologna

    Pick up a bottle of Lambrusco and so much more at Bologna's award-winning and most authentic wine shop, with over 4000 different Italian labels and a…

  • Librerie Coop

    Bologna

    This three-level bookshop houses Eataly's gourmet market and restaurant along with thousands of books, including many in English, French and German.

  • Ono Arte

    Bologna

    Championing a rebel aesthetic, this art gallery/design shop mash-up sells vinyl, art-driven souvenirs, hipster backpacks and often punk-rock or revolution…

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