LIFESTYLE

World's 5 best book towns

By Lahari Basu

1

Lilleputthammer, Norway

Visit Lilleputthammer in Norway, a family adventure park featuring the Children's City of Books with novels categorized by age group.

2

Bredevoort, Netherlands

Explore Bredevoort, a Dutch village revitalized by book dealers and book fairs. A monthly book fair brings more vendors to Bredevoort's central square every third Saturday of the month.

3

Paju, South Korea

Experience Paju Book City in Korea, home to 250 publishers and traffic-free streets. The promotion of Korean books is the sole focus of every building and individual here.

4

Montereggio, Italy

Dive into Montereggio's rich bookselling history, dating back to the late 1490s, featuring book fairs, literary events, and remarkable wandering booksellers.

5

Obidos, Portugal

Finally, wander through Obidos, a charming Portuguese village where shops expanded their offerings to include books.

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