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An abandoned church becomes the world's most beautiful bookstore

It is called Selexyz Dominicanenis located in Maastricht and is considered the most beautiful bookstore in the world. It is also one of the most original, although due to its overflowing beauty, its uniqueness is less often mentioned. church more than 700 years old.

Located in the heart of Maastrichthas existed as a bookstore since 2006 and, in addition to its old but well-preserved facilities, there are some modern additions (the work of the architects Merkx and Girod) that do not break the harmony of a church that has been abandoned for two centuries and that before being a bookstore was a warehouse, an archive and even bicycles have been kept there. Today, it contains an interesting selection of children's books, art books, literature, travel books, etc.

In the old sanctuary of the church is today the coffee shop "Blanche Dael Coffee Lovers". The choir is used as a stage and during the weekend discussions, readings, interviews, concerts and exhibitions are held.

Today, November 29th, Bookstore Day 2013, we invite you to discover the most beautiful bookstores in the world collected by ABC newspaper: http://www.abc.es/viajar/top/20130423/abci-mejores-librerias-mundo-201304221203_1.html

Date: 
30/11/2013
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