Five unique bookstores in the world 

Atlantis Bookstore:
 Located on the cliffs of Greece's Santorini, overlooking the Aegean Sea, this bookstore has shelves made of salvaged wood.

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It was opened by two American undergrads after they went to Santorini and found there were no bookstores on the island.

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Livraria Lello:
Known as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, this is often considered to have inspired Hogwarts in Harry Potter

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It is known for its neo-gothic architecture, a grand staircase and intricate wood carvings.

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Selexyz Dominicanen in the Netherlands was originally a 13th-century Dominican church, which was converted to a bookstore in 2007.

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It has low tables and vertical bookshelves, and also a cafe situated in the former altar area.

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Bart's Books in California, USA is an open-air bookstore featuring a large patio packed with thousands of books.

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It was opened in 1964 when avid reader Richard Bartinsdale began placing his book collection outside his home for neighbours to peruse.

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Wuguan Books in Taiwan is often known as the darkest bookstore in the world. It has incredibly low lighting, making the books appear to float in mid-air.

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It offers a curated collection on sensitive, unconventional topics and hence allows only adults inside the bookstore.

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