Since 1976, Open Door Bookshop has been the landmark of Rome's literary life, hosting an exceptional selection of books in English, Italian, French, and Spanish, meticulously chosen. Situated in the very center of the city, the shop is imbued with the spirit of openness and intellectual curiosity, opening its eclectically compiled collection to world bibliophiles.
Open Door Bookshop is truly its name, not only for the place but also for a philosophy: an embracing of diverse ideas, perspectives, and genres. Inventory bears witness to the passion for discovery, from used and antiquarian books to the least expected treasures and modern finds. Every book is handpicked, so each visit to this shop is a new adventure.
The owners, Sabina, Paola, and Lavinia Ciuffa, run this bookstore almost more for matchmaking between books and their readers than just selling them. There's every possibility for visitors to create their very own literary treasure hunt or chance upon rare or otherwise quirky editions. Should someone come with an inquiry after a title is not found within its premises, the store tries hard to locate that for the inquirer.
More than a bookstore, Open Door Bookshop is a cultural meeting point for readers, collectors, and those in search of the unusual. The visitor can enter the collection either by browsing or trading books, but the invitation is there to enter a place where the joy of discovery and the love of literature come together.
