Apr10

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Situated in Albena, a sprawling Bulgarian resort on the Black Sea coast, Beach Library is the first of its kind in the European Union, and boasts over 6,000 books in more than 15 languages.

A project by German architect Herman Kompernas, the open-air library lies in front of Hotel Kaliakra and houses everything from Bulgarian literature to memoirs and works of fiction. Its 140 white shelves are made from a special material which is resistant to sun and wind, and when it rains, the bookcases are protected by a vinyl cover.

In order to make it easy for people to browse, volumes are arranged by countries, and can be borrowed for free. The only suggestion is to return the material to the library once finished.

Designed to foster reading among tourists during their summer holiday, Albena’s Beach Library is constantly expanding, as guests are encouraged to donate their own books for others to enjoy. Its goal is to provide customers with an enriching cultural exchange experience.

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‘i have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library.’

― Jorge Luis Borges

 

In honor of National Library Week (I’ve extended it to International Library Week)

 

 

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Source Credits: Meeroona, Travel Away, Bulgarian Travel News

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  12. didn‘t know about that library; but know them very well from nearly all the countries I‘ve lived in. Not in such a size, but still – I donate all my English books to a nearby German town with tons of E spoken tourists. Every time we visit that place, i take some 20-30 books with me and place them in their outdoor library. Last time I put 32 books there in the evening and next day around 12, one was left! it‘s a wonderful way to spread joy and make ppl enjoy reading.

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