Acqua Alta Libreria

Tourist flock here in droves for any reasons. For me it was to see this bookstore that has endured floods and still continue to grow and prosper. It is very full of books and objects such as a gondola in the middle of the store. There is only one way in one way out and there is a line.

If you want to pass something that you wanted to look at you have to go through the whole store exit and go in again.

The amount of books and Art they had for sale was so surprising to me for such a small space. It looked stocked like a Barnes & Noble in the states.

I just wanted to experience the space. I didn’t buy anything. So I walked the straight line to the courtyard in the back where they have stairs that are made of books. I added a picture from their website, so you can see what it looklooked like before all the water damage.

There is a room that you fell into before you exit the store. Where people take lots of pictures of themselves and their friends. As you can see, I was having fun with some of the customers.

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The story of the Acqua Alta Bookstore in Venice is a captivating tale that began in 2002 when Luigi Frizzo, originally from Vicenza but enamoured with the lagoon city, decided to bring a unique project to life.

Luigi’s creativity, shaped by numerous journeys over the years, finds expression in an extraordinary place that authentically narrates Venice.

The bookstore is not just a space dedicated to books but rather an authentic representation of the lagoon city – a microcosm of Venetian suggestions with books of all kinds, unique furnishings, the friendly presence of cats, and, of course, the occasional high water that floods the shop.

The Acqua Alta Bookstore has evolved into a sanctuary for literature enthusiasts and a must-visit for those exploring Venice, offering a distinctive perspective on the city through the enchanting lens of books and Venetian tradition.Read more