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We've compiled the best of the best in Repubblica and Quirinale - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
For gentlemen looking to bring home some Italian style, this family-run boutique under the arcades on Piazza della Repubblica is a must. You won't find designer names like Armani but rather small Italian producers like Gran Sasso, which makes high-quality knits, and Camplin, which makes the original Royal Navy peacoat. The in-house tailor is available to make quick adjustments, and the family also has a shoe store around the corner.
One of the best parts of Libraccio (part of the IBS chain of bookstores) is the wide variety of European cinema and music selections. Another perk is the discount the store dishes out on its stock of remainders and secondhand books. The shop also has a modest selection of English-language paperbacks and hardcovers.
In business since 1821, Trimani Vinai a Roma occupies an entire block near Termini Station with one of the city's largest selections of wines from all over the world, plus Champagne, spumante, grappa, and sundry liqueurs. With thousands of bottles to choose from and knowledgeable wine stewards to consult, Trimani will give you the opportunity to explore Italy's diverse wine regions without leaving the city. It also offers gift boxes and will ship almost anywhere in the world.
