[Girls trip to Finland] Enjoy Aalto's architecture! Popular bookstores famous both at home and abroad!

The linear interior is beautiful! This time, we will introduce the popular spot "Academia Bookstore", which is a must-visit for your trip to Finland! ⭐️What is Akademia Bookstore? "Academia Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa)" in Helsinki is a culturally important spot designed by architect Aalto! This building features white marble walls and an open space with a three-story atrium, and a unique skylight on the ceiling that imitates the shape of an open book. This allows soft natural light to enter the store, creating a bright and comfortable atmosphere. In addition, the front entrance door has a handle that looks like overlapping waves, making it easy for anyone from children to the elderly to open. Each floor is lined with books of various genres, with new releases and best-selling books on the first floor, and art, fashion, cooking, maps, and other books on the second floor. There is also a wide selection of stationery and paper products, and the gallery space in particular sometimes exhibits works by local Finnish artists. In addition, there is a wide selection of Moomin-related goods and picture books, making it popular with tourists. On the second floor, there is Cafe Aalto, where you can enjoy Aalto's designs, such as chairs and lighting fixtures. The store offers hot sandwiches and green tea, so you can take a break between reading. There is also a Japanese menu, which is also considerate of foreign tourists. Not only can you purchase books, but you can also enjoy architecture, design, and cafe culture, making it a must-stop spot when visiting Helsinki 🫶 📍Location: Keskuskatu 1, Pohjoisesplanadi 39, 00100 Helsinki, Finland #0 yen trip