These are the most stunning bookshops in the world, according to a new study

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https://www.themanual.com/travel/most-stunning-bookshops-in-the-world/


Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal

Sustainable retailer Awesome Books has revealed the world’s most ‘gram-worthy bookstores, compiling a list based on the total number of Instagram posts tagged with each shop’s name. The study highlights some of the most visually captivating and culturally significant bookstores on the planet.

Taking the top spot is The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, which has accumulated an impressive 113,000 hashtag mentions. Known for its collection of second-hand books, records, and local art, The Last Bookstore also features a famous ‘book portal,’ a tunnel made entirely of books. Housed in a former bank, the shop spans two floors, including the old bank vault, and even has a restaurant to complete the experience.

In second place is Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, with 97,900 hashtags. Often cited as the inspiration for J.K. Rowling’s depiction of Hogwarts, this bookshop is famous for its red spiral staircase, stained glass ceiling, and neo-gothic architecture. As one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal, it charges an entry fee, though it’s discounted with the purchase of a book.

Rounding out the top three is Shakespeare and Company in Paris, with 96,500 hashtags. Overlooking the Seine with views of Notre Dame, this historic bookstore is known for its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Since opening in 1951, it has welcomed aspiring writers and artists to stay in exchange for helping out around the shop. More than 30,000 people have slept among the books in this quirky shop.


The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles

The most beautiful bookshops in the world: The full list.............

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[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Joy. . . .nt

[SheltieLover]

2. OMG, they are awesome!

TY for sharing!

[enid602]

3. Grand Splendid

‘El Ateneo Grand Splendid’ is not on the list, but it used to be an ornate theater (for ópera, ballet and theater) before becoming a bookstore. In Buenos Aires.

https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/atractivo/el-ateneo-grand-splendid

[electric_blue68]

4. Impressive!

[electric_blue68]

5. I'm a NYC'r. I wouldn't exactly call The Strand Bookstore "beautiful", but it's pretty wonderful in it's second hand...

...collections! It's a pretty big store.

Haven't been there since pre-covid, and even then not that recently.

I really like Barnes & Noble on 17th St Just north of Union Square Park. It has a couple of nooks & crannies besides the regular spaces. Also not since covid.

🤔 Bunch of places I still haven't returned to, or maaaybe once since covid. Got to remedy that. Thanks for a reminder!

[Hotler]

6. Cafe No Se'. A book store owned by a mezcal bar. Kind of cool.

Short video.

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[AllaN01Bear]

7. the first one reminds me of harry potter and also many other early films that had bookstores .