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 Everything for the professional smoker |
Via XII Ottobre, 148r Genoa 16100 Italy |
This tobacconist can satisfy every man's appetite for tobacco. They have everything from rare cigars to smoking devices. They have all the things you would expect to find in the smoking room of an English club - pipes, tobaccos, matches, lighters and refined table games. We also recommend ladies to go in the shop to have a look at the splendid false jewels. These synthetic stones would fool an expert. Set in real gold, the bracelets, necklaces and earrings are extravagant and elegant. They also sell the sort of cigarette cases and lighters which divas from the silver screen draw from their crocodile skin handbags. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Record shop specialising in jazz music |
Via San Vincenzo, 109r Genoa, Genoa 16121 Italy +39 10 58 7455 |
This record shop is slightly away from the main street but it still faces onto the Via San Vicenzo, the city's pedestrianised shopping area. This is on the route of the Saturday afternoon "passaggio". The shop specialises in Jazz: rereleases, new releases, compilations and sections devoted to particular artists. There is a wide choice of different styles of jazz from its origins to fusion and the new schools. There's vinyl for the collectors and CDs for those who want the latest material. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New and second hand records for collectors |
Via Luccoli, 77r Genoa 16121 Italy |
This is the best in Sixties sounds, r&b, northern soul, mod jazz, easy listening, power pop, beat, freakbeat, oi, punk, ska and reggae. This record shop is decorated in a 70's style. It is possible to find records you've hunted for a lifetime. It sells entire collections and you can listen to rare goodies and, as well as the rarities, you can buy the latest releases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music and video megastore |
Via Porto Antico, Magazzini del Cotone Genoa 16123 Italy +38 10 2518330 |
The shop is inside the old Cotton warehouse near the Old port. It's open until midnight. It's a huge shop divided into sections (many of which are not well-stocked) of CD's which are then subdivided by price. There are both second hand and new releases, and there is a catalogue which contains both mainstream releases, rereleases and compilations. There are four listening posts and sections for videocassettes and videogames. The staff are friendly and attentive in spite of the cash and carry feeling to the store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exquisite ceramic masterpieces |
Via Pisa 13 Genoa, Genoa 16146 Italy +39 (0)10 362 5082 http://www.pecchioli.it |
The big daddy of ceramic shops in Genoa flaunts an impressive display of exquisite ceramics. If you're looking to buy a dinner set or a silver collectible artifact, don't go any further. Pecchioli stocks all this and more. The elegant ceramics are strewn all over the place with the most intricate designs, shapes and colors. The place is flocked by tourists looking to get a good deal on their porcelain and crystal ware. The high on looks ceramics are also functional and often adorn the showpieces of the rich and famous of Genoa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Megastore selling records, tapes and musical instruments |
Via Fieschi, 20r Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 59 0195 |
This megastore has three floors offering a choice of various, commercial goods. On the ground floor the tapes and CDs are arranged in different categories including Italian music, compilations, new releases and international sounds. The first floor stocks videos with a good assortment of titles and the second floor is the place to find classical music and instruments from pianos to drums and a section of books and magazines. Great if you're looking for mainstream pop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Independant label CDs and records |
via Galata 51B/R, Area Banca Carige Genoa 16100 Italy |
This shop was recently opened by three young entrepreneurs, and is now known locally as 'the three guys' shop'. There is not an enormous range of stock, but the quality albums are much sought after, and even for the most sophisticated it would be difficult not to find something interesting. There is a good selection of LPs, 7' singles, punk cds, ska, emo, indie, noise, and heavy metal. Those who still remain unimpressed will be pleased with the selection of T-shirts and merchandise featuring their favorite bands. They buy second-hand records and cds. This shop deserves support. Review © 2007, Wcities |