Libreria Acqua Alta

A peculiar bookstore known for books stored in gondolas, bathtubs, and boats — as protection against the regular flooding (acqua alta) that inundates Venice every year. The name translates to 'Bookstore of High Water'. At the back of the bookstore there is a staircase made from old books that leads to a small viewpoint overlooking a canal — one of the most photographed spots in Venice on social media. The bookstore is home to cats that live among the books and are part of its charm. Open every day, free entry. One of the most recognizable hidden attractions in Venice.