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Tucked away on a tiny, centuries-old canal in Venice, Italy, Libreria Acqua Alta is a beautiful old bookstore with ancient stone walls lined with thousands of books and literary items. The cozy store is centered around an old gondola piled high with books and has a small patio with a staircase made from books out the back, which overlooks the canal on which the store is set. Other quirky highlights of the store include piles of old and water-damaged merchandise stored in bathtubs and waterproof bins and curled up cats in every open space. The boat-themed bookshop sells a vast selection of new and used books across multiple genres, and a charming café serves light bites, coffee, and tea.
Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy, Phone: +39-04-12-96-08-41
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