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Bookstore & Library Tourism
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France★ 3
Shakespeare & Company
Most famous English bookstore with rich literary history. Offers Shakespeare & Co events, traditional bouquinistes, and charming Latin Quarter bookshops. Best visited April-October to enjoy Seine browsing.
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Ireland★ 4
Trinity College Dublin Library
World-famous for the Book of Kells and the Long Room housing 200,000 ancient books. Visitors can explore illuminated manuscripts, join library tours, and shop at the Old Library shop.
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Austria★ 3
Vienna National Library
Hosts the Baroque State Hall with 7.4 million items including papyrus and globe museums. A museum-quality attraction open year-round indoors.
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United Kingdom★ 4
Oxford Libraries
Includes Bodleian Library and Blackwell's with the Norrington Room. Known for medieval architecture and Harry Potter filming locations. Explore Duke Humfrey's library and Radcliffe Camera.
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USA★ 4
New York Public Library
Beaux-Arts grandeur with the iconic Rose Reading Room and a collection of 55 million items. Offers architecture tours, exhibitions, and Bryant Park reading area.
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Russia★ 5
St. Petersburg National Library
House of Voltaire's personal library with 36 million items. Known for historic reading rooms, manuscript collections, and striking architecture. Language barrier noted.
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Portugal★ 3
Óbidos
Medieval book town with a literary hotel uniquely blending historical architecture and book culture.
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Redu
A quaint book village hosting more than 20 shops with a cozy literary atmosphere.
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India★ 2
David Sassoon Library
Heritage library renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
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