Cafoscarina May 2026

For over three decades, the name Cafoscarina has been synonymous with rigorous scholarship and the deep, layered history of the Serenissima Republic. While many university presses focus solely on distributing academic journals, Cafoscarina has carved out a unique space in Venice’s literary landscape. Its physical location—a stone’s throw from the university’s main Gothic palace—serves as a meeting point for professors, students, and curious travelers.

Nestled in the labyrinthine alleys near the Grand Canal, Cafoscarina is far more than a simple bookstore. It is a cultural institution and the official publishing house of Ca' Foscari University of Venice, one of Italy’s most prestigious universities. cafoscarina

Cafoscarina is the scholarly soul of Venice. Whether you are writing a thesis on Marco Polo or simply want a beautiful, thoughtful book about the floating city, this is the place to find it. For over three decades, the name Cafoscarina has