The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World

inside view of most beautiful bookshop in the world


bookshop in old church


beautiful ceiling in bookshop


inside view of most beautiful bookshop in the world

According to the Guardian, the Selexys Dominican in Maastricht is the most beautiful bookshop in the world. Located in a former Dominican church, the shop was designed by Dutch architects Merckx + Girod. For their design they received the prestigious Lensvelt de Architect Interior Prize 2007.

The bookshop has a wide range of popular books and books for professionals. It also holds the largest stock of books in English in Maastricht. Besides books it's possible to enjoy a coffee or lunch at the bookshop’s Coffeelovers cafĂ©.

Jurgen Huibers
Jurgen Huibers

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fantastic environment for some spiritual reading!

Trotter said...

Hi Juka! In such an environment, it must be... ;) But if you have a look at Livraria Lello in Porto (#3), you'll find it also lovely...

Blogtrotter Two is leaving the CĂ´te d’Azur 2010; but it has a beautiful spot for you... Enjoy and have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead!!