Libreria Bocca

Browsed the store for books regarding artists and architecture, but as a non-Italian speaker I didn’t see too many books that piqued my interest. However I did find a colouring tour book that I was interested in. The attendants were very helpful and friendly, and explained the illustrious history of the store as I checked out my book. Great experience; would recommend and would definitely visit again

Was excited but they didn’t open even though we tried visiting twice Edit: Yes I left a review. Get over it plus, kindness is free, have some then use it.

The library looks nice but the staff on the inside didn't let us in.

Libreria Bocca in Milano is a compact art bookshop inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The space feels more like a storage area than a typical retail shop, with shelves and stacks of books on various art subjects. Photography is not allowed, which might be frustrating in such a visually oriented place. However, the staff—particularly the woman present during the visit—was friendly and welcoming, adding a personal touch to the browsing experience.

Owner is very friendly even we brought kids. Inside the bookstore you will see a lot of interesting postcards or bookmarks

My most favorite place in Duomo. I saw a copy of the codex hammer for the first time in person. Prices are reasonable. Good selection in English. Just that you need to know which artists' compilation you prefer. I made two purchases and asked the owner if I can take pictures and she was quite cordial about it.

Horrific store with a horrible owner. No low taper fades and the books were all about edating minors and how to groom kids and wattpad about rappers. I will be reporting this bookshop to the authorities since diddy was here!

It’s located in the most touristic area in Milano. It has a nice interior and decoration with many art & design related books. Unfortunately I couldn’t find many English books (there were only a few). It would be good to improve the English collection for non-Italian readers and also create a shelf or section for that. ( it might be the case that this already exists but it was not marked clearly so I couldn’t find it) Edit after reply: they are indeed very rude!!! I don’t see any negative comments (see above), just suggestions and they reacted very impolitely and aggressively!!! Very unprofessional and rude! Now I change my review to 1 star.

This tiny bookstore is chock full of books and if you're dazzled by Prada and Versace, you'd miss this place. That would be a mistake. The Bocca bookstore opened in Turin in 1775. Yes, that 1775. It is likely one of the oldest bookstores anywhere. It was originally a chain of bookstores with others in Paris and Florence and Rome and Turin, but today only the Milan location remains. And in fact is only here in the Galleria Victtorio Emmanuele II because the people petitioned the government for it to remain. Thank you, Milanese, for recognizing how important books and reading are to humanity! This is a small shop and it is quite full. Some of the custom art is very expensive (look through the glass in the floor tiles) but there are many books here that are quite normally priced. And yes, some even in English. How cool is that! [Review 10691 overall, 459 of 2019.]

I stood there and wished that I could read Italian. So many books in this tiny bookshop. Only in business for 250 years. Amazing.

If you love art and books, you cannot pass this beautifully curated book shop in Milan. This is the oldest book shop in Milan and owned by this lovely gentleman and her children. I spent a few days of my hot summer afternoon here. The owner is not only passionate and knowledgable but graceful. The shop also carries local artists' works at reasonable prices. Highly recommend!!