The history of human civilization in the world has gone through thousands of years, and a large number of classics have been left behind in libraries. There are many libraries around the world, which greatly enhances the convenience of people's reading and increases their knowledge. For convenience, I will share with you a detailed introduction below. 01. Netherlands-Paradise Bookstore

(SelexyzDominicanen)

Paradise Bookstore is located in Maastricht, Netherlands, and the interior display is full of modern flavor. The bookstore was formerly an 800-year-old Dominican church, designed by Dutch architects Mocks and Gerald ***. The entire bookstore combines modern elements with Gothic architectural style, which not only maintains the historical appearance of the Dominican church, but also provides modern people with a peaceful shopping and resting place. 02. Italy - Rising Tide Bookstore

(Libreria AcquaAlta)

This bookstore located by the ancient canal in the water city of Venice is like a mysterious warehouse filled with stories. The old Rising Tide Bookstore From time to time, it will be baptized by water, but this does not prevent it from being full of literary and artistic atmosphere. A small sign outside the bookstore reads "Welcome to the most beautiful bookstore in the world." It makes people think it is more or less cute and cute, and they can’t help but want to go in and find out. 03. Slovakia Plural Bookshop

(PluralBookshop)

Plural Bookshop located in Slovakia, designed by Totalstudio. The flexible display space is designed in the form of a staircase like a concert performance space. In addition to being convenient for customers to pick up, browse, and read, it also provides a venue for new book releases, bookseller activities, etc.

Enter the bookstore from the lower side. As the stairs get higher, there is a small coffee bar above. Customers can choose to sit on the floor casually, read their favorite books or relax with a cup of coffee. There is no waste under the elevated floor. It not only provides storage space, but also accommodates offices, toilets, cashier counters, etc. It is really a very clever commercial space design! 04. Portugal-Lello Bookstore

(Lello)

Lello Bookstore, located in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, opened in 1881 and has a history of nearly 120 years. There is a beautiful Gothic-style wooden staircase in the center of the bookstore that leads all the way to the top.

Readers can look up at the sky 360 degrees through the glass roof. The bookshelves around the stairs are filled with various Portuguese and English books. The majestic artistic style and exquisite books make readers and travelers who come here forget to leave. 05. Belgium - Brussels

(Cook&Book)

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Book is like another world. The store is warm and comfortable, and the carefully decorated interior space is full of coffee and delicious food. and the scent of books. In just four years since its opening, it has become a favorite among residents of Brussels and neighboring countries and has become a regular weekend destination. 06. Argentina - El Ateneo

(ElAteneo)

The El Ateneo Bookstore is located on the commercial street of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The palace built by Les Armongo in 1860 for the Queen of Argentina, Marquez Glucksmann.

The Athenian Bookstore has three floors and a business area of ??more than 2,000 square meters, making it the largest in South America. The interior of the bookstore is elegantly decorated, and the dome murals were painted by Italian painter Nazareno Orlandi, which express the hope for peace of people who have experienced war. The bookstore is a landmark building in Buenos Aires. 07. There is a bookstore in Sao Paulo, Brazil

(Livraria da Vila)

There is a bookstore designed by local architect Isay Weinfeld in Sao Paulo, Brazil. IsayWeinfeld

Using the concept of the book itself, he placed a variety of different books in any corner of Youjian Bookstore, turning Youjian Bookstore into a veritable "bookstore". 08. France - Paris Shakespeare & Company

(Shakespeare&Company)

This bookstore is located on the left bank of the Seine-Marne River in Paris. It was opened in 1919 by the American Ms. Sylvia Beach. . Later, due to the addition of painter Picasso, musician Stravinsky, writer Joyce, dancer Duncan and others, it became famous and attracted more literati.

The afternoon tea time every Sunday and the outdoor poetry reading on Monday evening have become the traditions of this bookstore. The bookstore also has several beds for free accommodation for travelers, which is a unique feature. Today, Shakespeare and Company has become a landmark in Paris and a must-see for many tourists and literature lovers. 09. Greece - Atlantis Bookstore

(AtlantisBooks)

Santorini, with the most beautiful sea views and sky, is also a paradise for literature lovers. Standing on the balcony of Atlantis

Bookshop overlooking the panoramic view of the volcanic island of Santorini, reading a good book, looking at the sea view, and enjoying the sunset over the Aegean Sea is simply the most beautiful thing.

The name of the store comes from the legendary mysterious kingdom Atlantis located beyond the sea and sky in Plato’s dream in the past. But now, it actually exists on the earth, and it is even more like a dream. The stone steps leading to the bookstore are the entrance to other worlds where we encounter the story. 10. Mexico - Pandora Bookstore

(Cafebreria El Pendulo)

This is considered one of the best summer resorts in Mexico City. Entering this bookstore is like walking into a primeval forest, with a book hidden under the winding green plants.

The bookstore is an open building with green trees. It is suitable for getting away from the hustle and bustle in the afternoon, reading a book leisurely with a cup of coffee, and when you are tired, get up and walk around, browsing the surrounding green plants to relieve eye fatigue. . 11. China - Zhongshuge Bookstore

The library uses a large number of reflective elements to create a mirage atmosphere. It is also built with reference to the many canals and waterways flowing in the city.

The vaulted glass ceiling and flowing patterns represent the inseparable relationship between people and books. Beautiful lighting does not make readers feel too dazzling, but these design elements create an imaginative atmosphere. 12. China - Pioneer Bookstore

This 4,000-square-meter bookstore located underneath the Wutai Mountain Stadium in Nanjing is known as the most beautiful bookstore in China. It was renovated from an underground parking lot during the Republic of China and was also a refuge at the time. Readers can follow the yellow strips on the ground, and the pillars on both sides are engraved with different literary quotes. 13. Russia - St. Petersburg Bookstore

(The House of Books)

Located on the famous Nevsky Prospekt, it is a landmark building with commemorative value and is owned by the state. This building was built between 1902 and 1904 in modern style. It has 6 floors and covers an area of ??about 7,000 square meters.

Since the building in the center of St. Petersburg cannot exceed 23.5 meters, the architect cleverly built a small attic and tower on the 6th floor to meet the builders' requirements for a "high-rise building". 14. UK - Waterstones, London

(WaterstonesPiccadilly)

Waterstones is the largest bookstore chain in the UK, and Waterstones in London is also the largest bookstore in Europe. There are six floors inside. Many people who come to the store often dress up, because the bookstore often invites celebrities to hold events. You don’t know who you will meet today, so dressing up is the safest way. 15. United States - California Outdoor Bookstore

(Bart'sBooks)

Bart'sBooks claims to be the largest outdoor bookstore in the world. This bookstore was built in 1964 and was first used for sales. The owner of the scrap book stall, Richard

Bartinsdale puts all the books he doesn’t want on the bookshelves along the street. If people passing by want to buy books, they leave money in the coffee can.

There are nearly 1 million books in the bookstore. There is also a courtyard in the bookstore where customers can play chess and read books. 16. The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, USA

(TheLastBookstore)

This bookstore was born in 2005. It covers an area of ??about 2,000 square meters and has more than 250,000 books. It has become a California's largest independent bookstore.

Recalling his original intention of naming the bookstore, its founder Qiao Xi mentioned that in the context of bookstores closing down one after another at that time, the name seemed "humorous and slightly ironic, as if we really became The Last Bookstore.” 17. Portugal - Slow Bookstore

(LerDevagar)

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Devagar Bookstore is located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Its name means reading slowly. . The bookstore was formerly a tall industrial factory. The store is surrounded by white walls and decorated with metal chandeliers hanging from the arc-shaped wooden ceiling.

There are more than twenty floors of books displayed on the first and second floors, which is very shocking. There is a bicycle with wings hanging in mid-air in the store. Being in it is like riding a flying bicycle in the sea of ??books. 18. Portugal - Bertrand Bookstore

(TheLastBookstore)

The Bertrand Bookstore, founded in 1732, is the oldest bookstore in the world. It carries countless traumas left by history. , earthquakes, civil wars in the 19th century, revolutions in the 20th century, and the previous debt crisis in Portugal. Yet these traumas make her seem even more poignant and charming. No matter how turbulent the world is, only books can give people uninterrupted comfort. 19. Japan-Tsutaya Bookstore

(Daikanyama T-Site)

Tsutaya Bookstore in Daikanyama, Tokyo, especially the beauty during the day and at night, the feeling is different. The fresh book forest of the new bookstore.

Rather than saying this is an art bookstore, the bookstore itself is a fresh and elegant piece of art with a unique Japanese flavor.

20. China - The Last Bookstore

(The Last Bookstore)

Located in Beijing, The Last Bookstore currently has about 16,000 books, like a small library, including more than 8,000 books. It is an English novel, covering almost everything, and there are also various English magazines. In 2011, "Bookworm" was rated as one of the "Top Ten Bookstores in the World" by the "Lonely Planet" series. In the selection of "Lonely Planet", it was said that "Bookworm" "does more than what a good bookstore should do" More.