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Italian Job
Florence's Duomo-view record pub and Rock Bottom, then Rome's Monti and Esquilino.
Route: Florence → Rome · 6 record stores across 2 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Florence: Duomo to Santa Croce
Move On - Italian Pub & Record Store
Pub and record shop with a rooftop view of the Duomo — as much a destination for the view as the vinyl.
Tip: Head to the second-floor balcony for the best view while you browse.
Piazza di San Giovanni, 1/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Rock Bottom records
Widely called the best record store in Florence, with every record labeled by edition and condition.
Tip: A must for prog and psych collectors — the depth of stock here is hard to match.
Via Giraldi, 16r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 - 6:30 PM Sunday Closed Contempo Records
Looks small from outside but opens into a deep back room stocked with vinyl and CDs.
Tip: Check the used bins in back — regulars say long-searched-for titles turn up there.
Via dei Neri, 15/r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Sunday 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Stop 2: Rome: Monti to Esquilino
Radiation Records - Monti
Central Monti location of Rome's well-known punk and alternative specialist, with reasonable prices.
Tip: Ask staff what they're digging right now — recommendations come with no pressure to buy.
Via del Boschetto, 94, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Millerecords
Classic Roman second-hand shop known for Italian pressings and a strong jazz collection.
Tip: Ask specifically about Italian pressings — regulars say this is the best spot in Rome to find them.
Via Merulana, 91, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Hours
Monday 4:00 - 7:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Sunday Closed Discoteca Laziale
Huge, well-organized shop with one of the widest new-release selections in Rome.
Tip: Good first stop if you want new releases before hunting used bins elsewhere.
Via Giovanni Giolitti, 263, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.