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Copy shop in Borgo and Prati

We are the GUUG copy shop at Via di Porta Castello 29, in the heart of the Borgo district and just steps from the Prati quarter. For 20 years we have served residents, professional firms, universities and tourists located between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo. Printing, photocopies, scans and theses bound in 2 hours, guaranteed.

200 m

From St Peter's Square

600+

Google reviews

20+

Years in the area

5 min

Ottaviano metro

The Borgo district and the Prati quarter: who lives and works here

Borgo and Prati are two adjoining areas of Rome that need a go-to copy shop for different reasons. That's why so many different people choose GUUG every day.

Law firms and notary offices

Prati is dense with law firms, notaries and accountants. We work with them regularly for printing legal documents, certified copies, OCR scans, case-file binding and digital archiving.

Local university students

The LUMSA campus at Via di Porta Castello 44 is 50 metres away. Just beyond are Quasar Institute, Koefia, IED and NABA. We print lecture notes, papers, portfolios and theses for students of all these universities.

Curia offices and parishes

Being close to the Vatican, we regularly serve diocesan offices, parishes and congregations: document printing, event brochures, posters for celebrations, internal communications.

Tourists and pilgrims

Thousands of tourists pass between Castel Sant'Angelo and St Peter's Square. We print last-minute tickets, booking confirmations, document photocopies and large-format keepsake photos.

Prati offices and professionals

The Prati quarter hosts company offices, real-estate agencies, medical practices and editorial offices. For them we print brochures, business cards, client folders, posters and trade-fair materials.

Quarter residents

Families and residents who need occasional prints: documents, photos, medical prescriptions, condominium notices, ceremony invitations. Fast service, even for small quantities.

Local restaurants and venues

Borgo and Prati are among the areas with the most tourist restaurants in Rome. For local restaurateurs, bar managers, B&Bs and boutique hotels we have a dedicated service: laminated menus with design included, event posters, brochures. In-house graphic studio.

Our shop at Via di Porta Castello 29

200 metres from St. Peter's and Castel Sant'Angelo: GUUG's blue storefront, open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM.

The GUUG copy shop storefront at Via di Porta Castello 29 in Rome, Prati — blue sign, 200 metres from the Vatican
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The most requested services in the Borgo–Prati area

In 20 years we have learned exactly what those who live or work here are looking for. Every service is optimised for the timing and needs of the quarter.

Theses bound in 2 hours

For students of LUMSA (50 metres away), Quasar, Koefia, Unimarconi (postcode 00193) and all Rome universities. Thermal binding ready in 5 minutes, hardcover with gold or silver foil in 2 hours. Guaranteed times, not estimates.

Urgent photocopies

Documents, contracts, legal papers, information material for tourists. Black and white or colour, from a single copy to thousands. Ready in 5 minutes if you wait, or pick up whenever you can.

Legal-document printing and OCR scans

For the law firms, notary offices and accountants of the Prati quarter. Searchable PDFs, confidential handling of content, professional binding for archiving.

Business cards and brochures

For the many professionals and SMEs in Prati: business cards ready same day, company brochures, client presentations, folders. Our in-house graphic studio helps you get the details right.

Photo prints for tourists

Keepsake photos from your Rome holiday, large or small format, on quality photo paper. Fast prints even from phone images. We ship worldwide if you prefer.

Posters and banners for events

For local parishes, cultural associations and shops: posters, banners and flyers for events, fairs, markets, concerts and exhibitions.

How to reach the GUUG copy shop from Borgo and Prati

We are at Via di Porta Castello 29, 00193 Rome. The street runs alongside the Vatican on the Castel Sant'Angelo side. Here are directions from the main routes.

From St Peter's Square

A 3-minute walk. Exit St Peter's Square towards Castel Sant'Angelo, take Via di Porta Castello and arrive at number 29.

From Castel Sant'Angelo

A 2-minute walk. From Ponte Sant'Angelo continue along Via di Porta Castello: we're right there on the right, halfway along.

Ottaviano metro (line A)

A 5-minute walk. Exit at Ottaviano, continue along Via Ottaviano to Piazza Risorgimento, then turn into Via di Porta Castello.

Buses in the Borgo area

Lines 23, 34, 271 and 982 stop around Piazza Risorgimento, 4 minutes from the shop. The Vatican shuttles too.

Why we are the go-to copy shop in Borgo Prati

Strategic location

Between Borgo and Prati, 200 metres from St Peter's and 2 minutes from Castel Sant'Angelo. Convenient both from Ottaviano metro and on foot from the historic centre (Ponte Sant'Angelo).

600+ reviews at 4.9★

In 20 years of business in the quarter we have built a solid reputation. Search "GUUG Roma" on Google and read what students, professionals, parishioners, tourists and residents write.

Real speed

Photocopies in 5 minutes, thermal-bound theses in 5 minutes, hardcover in 2 hours guaranteed, business cards same day. If you have a deadline, we take it on.

We know the area

We know which universities are within a 10-minute radius, where Prati's law firms are, and how to deal with the LUMSA, IED and Quasar administrative offices. Local experience that makes the difference.

◆ How to reach us

Via di Porta Castello 29

00193 Roma · Prati

A few minutes on foot from Borgo and Prati.

Lun–Ven 9:00–19:00+39 06 4424 0707

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Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the GUUG copy shop in the Borgo district?
At Via di Porta Castello 29, 00193 Rome. The street runs alongside the Vatican on the side facing Castel Sant'Angelo. We are halfway along the street, on the right coming from Ponte Sant'Angelo. Open in Google Maps →
How close are you to St Peter's and the Vatican?
200 metres from St Peter's Square and 100 metres from the Vatican Walls. Our street, Via di Porta Castello, takes its name from the gate in the walls near the Vatican. It's the copy shop closest to the Basilica.
Do you serve LUMSA students and those of the area's other universities?
Yes, regularly. The LUMSA Giubileo campus is at Via di Porta Castello 44, 50 metres from us: over 1,000 LUMSA theses go through GUUG every year. We also serve students of Quasar Institute (Via Crescenzio 17, 5 minutes away), Koefia (Cola di Rienzo 203), Unimarconi (postcode 00193), IED, NABA, RUFA, the Academy of Fine Arts and all Rome universities.
How do you get here from Castel Sant'Angelo?
A 2-minute walk. From Ponte Sant'Angelo take Via di Porta Castello (the street starting on the Vatican side) and continue for 200 metres. We're at number 29, on the right.
Do you print for the offices and professional firms of the Prati quarter?
Yes. Prati has a very high density of law firms, notary offices, accountants, real-estate agencies and company headquarters. For them we have a dedicated service with case files, Court of Cassation appeals, technical reports, notarial deeds and an express filing service. Pickup on site or arranged delivery.
What are the opening hours of the copy shop in Borgo Prati?
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, non-stop. Closed Saturday and Sunday. For early-week rush jobs, send us the file by email by Friday afternoon: everything will be ready when you arrive on Monday morning.
Do you have specific services for tourists and pilgrims in the Vatican area?
Yes. We print booking confirmations, last-minute tickets, photocopies of ID documents (useful for the consulate or enrolments) and large-format holiday keepsake photos. Our staff speaks Italian, English and other languages: drop by with the file on a USB stick or send it by email.

Your copy shop in Borgo and Prati is waiting for you

200 metres from St Peter's, 2 minutes from Castel Sant'Angelo. Come visit us or send us the file by email: we'll reply with a quote in minutes.

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