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Libreria Acqua Alta

Cozy antiquarian bookshop with many odd and specialized books. The owner is fond of cats, so expect to make new feral friends while you browse the shelves and stacks (or the gondola in the middle of the back room).

Address: Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5176b
Website: libreriaacquaaltavetnezia.myadj.it (opens in a new tab)

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