10 literary and bookish places that I've visited and enjoyed.
When travelling, my love for books and reading is of course also present. Many libraries, bookshops, former houses of writers or their tombs are worth a visit - here are 10 places that I've visited and enjoyed.
Trinity Library, Dublin, Ireland
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world, tour highly recommended.
Hemingway House, Key West, USA
Hemingway's former house on Key West in Florida, where he worked and lived. Full of memorabilia and a small bookshop, as well as home to many cats whose ancestors were Hemingway's cats.
Shakespeare & Co, Paris, France
A lovely bookshop which is famous for having been a meeting point for the literary elite of Paris, especially of the Lost Generation.
Public Library, New York, USA
A magical reading room which is frequented by both tourists and students.
Jane Austen's Burial Ground, Winchester, England
Located inside Winchester Cathedral, this marks Jane Austen's grave. A nearby bookshop has wonderful Austen books and other items.
Tiffany's, New York, USA
Worth going to not only to check jewellery, but also to have breakfast while looking at the window displays like Holly Golightly.
Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal
A wonderful bookshop, which has become so popular that it is more of a tourist attraction. Worth going early when it opens to avoid crowds and browsing the beautiful books as well.
Oscar Wilde's Tomb, Paris, France
A shrine for many, this grave is one of the most visited in a cemetery full of famous artists.
Law Department Library, Zurich, Switzerland
Beautiful modern architecture which showcases the books and working area. One of the few modern university libraries that are pretty enough to be worth visiting for tourists and locals alike.
Baker Street, London, England
Home to the most famous sleuth of all, Sherlock Holmes. A statue outside the tube station and a small museum with a book shop on Baker Street are worth visiting.
