3. Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice
You need to embark on a treasure hunt to find this hidden jewel – hopping from one canal to the other to reach here. Once inside, you get a fascinating view, and you are sure to find a stray cat (or two) lounging around.
To keep the store safe from high floods, the books have been shelved in bathtubs, boats and gondolas. As you navigate your way inside, you realise there is a method to the madness.
Definitely worth a visit!
4. Atlantis Book Store, Oia, Santorini
A more recent establishment, The Atlantis Book Store in Santorini was founded by a group of writers and artists. Its design is in sync with the city’s crispy blue and white silhouettes and it also organises open air plays, from time to time. The books are stocked from independent stores worldwide.
Sit with a glass of wine, watch the famed sunset and lose yourself in your favourite book.