Libreria Antiquaria Magnanet

special bookstore with some antique maps
owner is willing to share the origin of maps and deal with them delicately

In our 12 days in Tuscany this was our favorite store. We came in, probably close to closing, and were warmly welcomed. The owner has the most amazing collection. I absolutely love history had he was showing cook books from the 1600s to another customer. The store is everything you want to see in your trip to Tuscany.

I wanted a print of something we had seen on our trip. The owner was amazing and showed me a stack of Tuscany/Florence art work. I was able to quickly find a print that showed the area we stayed in Florence that dated from the 1830s. His prices are more than fair and I really wished we had a larger budget and suitcase space because we wants another print of San Gimignano. This store will always be a stop for us when we’re in Tuscany.

This was definitely a highlight of our trip. So many places are overwhelming but this store isn’t. It’s this beautifully amazing place where you’ll find the perfect gift or souvenir from your trip. The music conservatory is across the street and you hear their beautiful music while you shop which only makes the whole experience better.

Tomaso, the precious owner, stole our hearts. His extensive knowledge of Montepulciano and the history of the region truly is astounding, and if I do say, deserving of the Noble Peace Prize of Siena. A Must visit!

Amazing place, it has all kinds of books, maps, drawings. Must visit while in Montepulciano

I think the fate of the next Renaissance might be in the hands of this very kind and intriguing bookseller. This place was like finding buried treasure. We stumbled in at around 10 pm, and really enjoyed browsing and discussing the future of global literacy. Thank you for being there.

We stumbled across Tomaso’s amazing libreria filled with books, art, and artifacts dating back centuries. Tomaso is a kind man with an extensive amount of knowledge on the history of Italy. He has read over 50,000 books that he holds in his shops and directed us to his website for further information about each. We purchased 2 original steel etched prints at a great price for which he provided certificates of authenticity.
There really is more to Montepulciano than just the wine!! We urge everyone to make a stop here and take a piece of Italian history home with them!

I was here this past summer as a study abroad student and this place had my interest 100% of the time. The owner is such a sweet man with a love for history just like me. The store is beautiful and well organized. He helps you find whatever you may be looking for and is very kind. One day I will return to this place.

Truly a place to get lost in these ancient books and artwork. A great place to gather a few drawings of cities you might've visited in Italy as a souvenir. But to be clear, this place includes books of all types - animals, biology, historical, etc. Definitely go!

Very unique location with antique books and prints. The owner took time to discuss the history of various pieces with us.

Such a wonderful place! A beautiful bookshop hidden in the Charming city of Montepulciano. The owner is so kind and helpful... Books and stamps of every kind and every century.
Totally worth a visit!

Wow what a gem. We bought 3 beautiful calligraphy drawing. You can spend hours in the store... Owner is a sweet guy.

I came seeking wine, I left with a paper of gold. This is the best shop in Italy. Maps, books, prints. If only I had 8 more hours...

Wonderful bookshop. Extensive collection of reasonably priced prints and maps. The owner was very helpful.

Great collection and the owner is so passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the books and maps.

No. 1
A little gem of an antiquarian bookshop in a most unexpected place

Excellent collection of books, prints and maps.

Ad obbligarmi a mettere 5 stelle per questo posticino un po' infrattato (ma non invisibile) sulla via per Piazza Grande non è solo il contenuto della libreria, colma di libri prestigiosi e illustrazioni e stampe molto antiche, ma anche la squisitezza del titolare. Un posto ed una persona ormai più unici che rari, ci ha guidato e consigliato nell'acquisto, ma d'altro canto è proprio questo quello che succede quando si uniscono l'amore per il proprio negozio e la gentilezza. I prezzi sono ragionevolissimi, la scelta è ampia, l'attenzione con cui verrete trattati è completa. Consiglio a tutti di passarci almeno una volta, di sicuro non vi pentirete mai di essere entrati in contatto con un luogo e una persona sospesi nel tempo nel modo migliore possibile.

Libreria antiquaria di prim'ordine ha tante bellissime stampe e opere da collezione di edizioni di libri a volte assai antichi. Di fronte a tomi del genere il prezzo diventa alto ma si tratta di libri che sopravvivono in genere alla vita di una persona per il tipo di "carta" utilizzata. Consiglio agli appassionati di antichità.

Un posto da favola da vedere per chi passa per montepulciano. Il posto è unico centinaia di libri antichi, mappe , stampe e altro. Tutte cose che vengono dai secoli passati. Sembra di tornare indietro nel tempo. Il titolare, Tommaso, è di una gentilezza di altri tempi e grande conoscitore della materia. Complimenti.

Un luogo speciale.
Mi sono fermata ad esplorare, chiacchierare ed acquistare (!) in questa magnifica libreria antiquaria che da vive da generazioni e restiste all'avanzata dei negozi di souvenir. E che gentile il proprietario a guidare nella scoperta della sua raccolta.
Mi piace pensare ad una Montepulciano che recupera anche le altre botteghe storiche....