Atlantis Books On The Greek Island Of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

There’s this really cool bookstore perched above the Aegean sea on the Greek Island of Santorini.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

It’s called Atlantis Books and it is a bibliophile’s dream!

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

The unique bookstore is located on the main marble street – yes marble! – of the town of Oia, where the weather is so fair, books are displayed outside year-round.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

The very old physical building is as quirky as the sun is hot in the Mediterranean.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Here’s the backstory of how Atlantis Books came to be…

In the winter of 2004, a group of like-minded friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States traveled down to Santorini. They discovered there was no bookstore on the island so they found an empty building in Oia, “drank some whiskey, and signed a lease.” The rest, as they say, is history.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books opened in the spring of 2004 with the intention of bringing together art, literature, and creatives to one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

They offer literature in seven languages including classic fiction, poetry, philosophy, art, rare antiquarian books, and collectors’ first editions.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Perusing fine books on an open sun-baked rooftop terrace cooled by the soft breeze from the sea?

YES PLEASE!

The exterior and the rooftop book terrace are completely enchanting, but check out the funky interior…

This place is cavernous!

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

The tall ceiling is actually a massive barrel vault.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Look closer and you can see the hand-painted story of the bookstore laid out in a timeline.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

And in the spiral of the cathedral – names!

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Perhaps all of the people who made Atlantis Books possible?

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Every nook, every surface, everything that resembles a shelf, is crammed with books!

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

You need a step ladder or a hovercraft to get to the highest of the book stacks!

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Kitties have a special place in Atlantis Books.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

And for you dog lovers, Atlantis Books has you covered too with an adorable resident pooch.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

Back outside…. patrons can also stay entertained by reading all the handpainted signs.

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

 

 

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

 

Atlantis Books on the Greek Island of Santorini

 

Atlantis Books is quite possibly the coolest bookstore in the world!

 

Sources:

www.atlantisbooks.org/

https://www.facebook.com/atlantisbooks

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