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Attention book fans: These 5 cities with their magical bookstores and libraries are the ideal travel destination for book tokers and bookworms.
Are you one of those people who can spend hours browsing in a bookstore and devouring one book after the other? Thanks to “BookTok” you are not alone. The book videos on the TikTok platform have sparked a real hype about books. And if you just can't get enough of books, you should read on now.
The online travel companyweloveholidayshas identified the best cities in Europe for literature fans in a new study. The rankings ranked 51 European locations based on the following criteria: the number of bookstores and public libraries in each city and their ratings as listed on Google Maps, as well as the number of notable books set in each city.
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1st place: London
With its 164 bookstores and 157 public libraries, London is a dream for anyone who wants to lose themselves in a good book in the heart of an iconic city. The popular city trip destination therefore absolutely deserves to be at the top of this ranking.
In addition to bookstores and libraries, London is also worth visiting legendary locations such as 221B Baker Street and the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
You should also definitely add the Globe Theater to your list of sights, where you can watch plays by Shakespeare - a real experience that I can personally recommend!
Platz 2: Paris
Paris is probably one of the most romantic places in the world - no wonder, as the city has been a popular refuge for writers and poets for centuries. Famous authors such as Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald called Paris home during their lifetimes.
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And with 117 bookstores and 103 public libraries, book lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding a new read. Be sure to stroll along the Seine, where you can discover over 900 green book boxes that even have UNESCO status. In the Bouquinistes de Paris, on the banks of the Seine, you can discover all kinds of used and antiquarian books.
3rd place: Athens
As a bookworm, you haven't had Greece on your radar yet? Then it's high time. After all, some of the world's most famous myths are set in Athens, a city bursting with culture and history.
With 167 bookstores and 32 public libraries, the Greek capital is an ideal destination for book lovers who want to re-appreciate works like the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Greece and visit the National Library of Athens. The imposing building contains over a million books dating back to the 9th century.
4th place: Dublin
From my own experience, I can also recommend Dublin to all bookworms. The capital of Ireland was named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 and has 84 bookstores and 113 public libraries.
Famous authors associated with Dublin include Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde, who also attended the famous Trinity College. During your visit you must definitely visit the Trinity College Library, the largest library in Ireland.
5th place: Vienna
With 145 bookstores and 12 public libraries, Vienna also has a lot to offer die-hard literature fans. Anyone who has ever been to Vienna will appreciate the cozy atmosphere and the beautiful bookshops in the old town.
My tip: Grab a good book and make yourself comfortable in one of Vienna's countless coffee houses.
Also pay a visit to the Austrian National Library in Vienna. With its old books and romantic ceiling frescoes, the state hall looks like it came out of a fairy tale.
