Reading is something that people can't stop all their life. Books are people's best friends. They can bring you a lot of beautiful experiences and help people grow a lot of useful knowledge. Although with the development of the times, e-books have been gradually popularized, for many people, e-books can not replace the existence of paper books. Bookstores are still a paradise for many reading lovers. Many cities have very distinctive bookstores. Where is the most beautiful bookstore in the world? The editor of this article brings you the list of the world's top ten most beautiful bookstores selected by the BBC. China is on the list. Let's see what they are. We must feel these most beautiful bookstores when we have the opportunity.
BBC list of the world's top ten most beautiful bookstores
1. Polare bookstore, Maastricht
2. Buenos Aires Bookstore
3. Libreria acqua alta bookstore in Venice
4. Nanjing Xianfeng Bookstore
5. El P & eacute, Mexico City; Ndulo Bookstore
6. Livraria Lello bookstore, Porto, Portugal
7. Bart & rsquo; s, California, USA; S books bookstore
8. Bookshop of Shakespeare Company in Paris
9. Corso Como bookstore, Milan
10. Honey bookshop, haye Town, Wales
1. Polare bookstore, Maastricht
The polare bookstore in Maastricht was transformed from a 13th century Dominican church in 2006. Reading in the polare bookstore in Maastricht, readers will unconsciously take a pious heart.
2. Buenos Aires Bookstore
Buenos Aires is the famous' cultural capital 'and' book capital of the world 'in South America, so there are countless bookstores large and small in this city. Buenos Aires bookstore is one of the landmarks in Argentina and is also rated as the most beautiful bookstore in Argentina. The bookstore, which was transformed from a theater, still has some opera house designs. Now the bookstore has become the pride of Athenians.
3. Libreria acqua alta bookstore in Venice
Libreria acqua alta bookstore is the only bookstore in the world that operates underwater. In order to avoid rising water wetting the books, the boss installed the books in the bathtub with ingenuity. Walking into libreria acqua alta, you can see all kinds of second-hand art albums and books with historical flavor at a glance. Here you buy not books, but more like the memory of Venice.
4. Nanjing Xianfeng Bookstore
The only bookstore on the list in China, a bookstore built in a bomb shelter. Nanjing pioneer bookstore has broken the boring reading mode. There are not only books, but also art galleries, movies, music and coffee in the bookstore, so as to build a public platform for readers to open, discuss and share.
5. El P & eacute, Mexico City; Ndulo Bookstore
El Pé Ndulo is actually a chain of bookstores and cafes. It is a good place for Mexican residents to avoid the hot weather in Mexico City and cultivate their self-cultivation at the same time. The branch in Polanco is El P & eacute; The most beautiful shop in ndulo has a wide variety of books, which are used to build a book wall.
6. Livraria Lello bookstore, Porto, Portugal
Livraria Lello bookstore is located in the center of Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. It is one of the landmark buildings in Portugal. The decoration in the bookstore is extremely luxurious, with wood spiral stairs carved with exquisite wood carvings, gorgeous columns and walls with complex designs. This bookstore is also the inspiration of famous writer JK Rowling when she wrote Harry Potter.
7. Bart & rsquo; s, California, USA; S books bookstore
Bart’ Richard bartinsdale, an old bookshop owner, calls himself Bart & rsquo; S books is the world's largest open-air bookstore. Since 1964, Richard bartinsdale, the boss, has put the books he doesn't want on the shelves along the street. Up to now, there are nearly 1 million books in the bookstore. The way to buy books is also very interesting. Just put money in the coffee can and you can take away the books you like.
8. Bookshop of Shakespeare Company in Paris
Shakespeare Company Bookstore is translated into Chinese as Shakespeare bookstore. Shakespeare Bookstore plays a role of Library and post office among literary writers and young people who love literature all over the world. It will even become a temporary residence for some artists and writers who travel here.
9. Corso Como bookstore, Milan
In 1991, Carla sozzani, the Italian editor in chief of the famous magazine vogue, founded this bookstore dedicated to art and design. This bookstore integrates clothing stores, bookstores, hotels, cafes and roof gardens. Now it has become a buyer's shop that many young people must visit in Milan and has opened a branch in Shanghai.
10. Honey bookshop, haye Town, Wales
Hay, located at the junction of England and Wales, is known as the 'old book capital of the world', which attracts book lovers from all over the world to come here every year. Since 1988, Haiyi culture and Art Festival has been held at the end of May every year. At that time, Haiyi is a paradise for all literary lovers.