Fantastic book store, which offers much more than books only. The interior definitely worth a peek! There's a section here for anyone. Really worth a visit if you're into these places. Note that many things are in Romanian, but there were a lot of books and items in English as well. Besides books, comics, board games and such, there are also some stuff for your home or office, useful designed items, even some chocolate and other food items you can get. In addition to the coffee shop on the top, that I didn't manage to get to this time (just for lack of time).

What can I say - one of my favorite places on Earth in terms of bookstores. First of all, the interior is super impressive and imaginative. Second of all, the variety of books both in Romanian and English is mind-blowing, not to mention all the other stuff and accessories being offered such as candles, bags, bookmarks, school supplies, and many more. I haven’t dreamt of a book gem so perfect in my wildest dreams. Staff is okay - mainly staying on the cash desk. Another thing that impressed me were the affordable prices - I come from Bulgaria and honestly, the books I bought in English would cost at least 20-40% more in my country. To sum up, a place to be and a place to come back to! I definitely will! 💛

Very beautiful and amazing library. It’s not a simple library! First the monument is very impressive and very beautiful. Also they have so many products. There is also a coffee shop at the top floor. There is a photo exhibition. And also CD and vinyls. You can spend a good time there and enjoy your shopping.

Amazing place! Really clean! With a lot of interesting titles in English (and Spanish and French and Italian as well!) We have spent there more than 2 hours! Unfortunately the cafe at the top was renovating but still totally worth a visit. I loved the place.

This is hands down one of the most beautiful, bright and mood elevating book shops on the planet. The natural light, design and decor make you want to browse books for hours. The basement is full of graphic novels, vinyl, and figurines.. It is a book lover's dream. Don't miss it if you're in Bucharest.

Possibly the best and most beautiful bookshop in Bucharest. It has an incredible selection of books in numerous languages and of a wide range of topics, in addition to the ground floor on which we can find interesting souvenirs, food and beverages from Romania. An essential visit for any book lover.

Very cute and interesting place for tourists. Here you can find amazing things, interesting books on English or Romanian, a lot of different CD, cups, toys and other you want. The price not so cheap, but it ok if you will find things you like.

The vibe of this library is just unique. You can spend hours there just wandering around, reading books and enjoying the architecture of this building. Variety of books in English as well as toys and souvenirs. Located in the old town just by many coffee shops. Beautiful and must visit

Very nice bookstore with not only books but lots of cute gadgets and gifts. They have books in English as well as souviners. They also have food items such as jams, chocolates, teas and wines.

Such a pretty book store! We didn't buy anything, though, since we didn't actually need anything, and I think a lot of people were here like us, just for taking pictures, which is a shame... But the store looks amazing and appart from books they also sell office supplies, bags, small gadgets, toys and figurines, etc.

Not only a beautiful place but the assortment of books, music and gifts is also very impressive. A must visit place in the old town.

Nice, bright, wide range of books and stationery. It was pleasant to find a lot of books in English. Even the wine department is there.

It's probably the most complete bookstore in Bucharest, novels, books, manga, comics, music, films, merch, geek zone as well 🤣... whatever you are looking for, probably you will find it there. I bought an steelbook sold out in my country and it was in my mother tongue as well. The staff was very helpful and kind. And of course, the historical building is also a must to visit this place.

It is an amazing place! Wonderful decorations! The store is set on several levels, the books are grouped accordingly. They have a great variety of books, a little bit expensive for my taste, but - hey - the location is in the historic center of the city, it has great lighting, and all this cost money. Just before I arrived there was a book launch and the place looked festive and important. Also, there was a 20 minute pleasantly interesting Cello concert. The top floor has a bistro where one can enjoy a nice drink.

The best book shop I have ever visited în the world. 3 quarters wheelchair/pushchair accessible, lift available, and even a small toilet. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair. However, the selection of books, gifts, stationery, and souvenirs is absolutely outstanding. I would totally recommend this place to visitors, travellers, and anyone passing by. Also it is in one of the best areas of Bucharest, right in the centre of the old town square.

Amazing place to visit, have a coffee or soft drink or even enjoy a beer, can even make a short reading as well in the same time or do some present shopping with a large variety of products. I have to say I was amazed and pleasently surprissed !!!

It’s one of the most beautiful places to visit in Bucharest. It’s located near the old town and it’s super photogenic atmosphere. You can make lot of beautiful pictures for your Insta. It looks like a library but it’s actually a book store where you can find books from Romanian and International authors.

Bookselling is the commercial trading of books which is the retail and distribution end of the publishing process. People who engage in bookselling are called booksellers, bookpeople, bookmen, or bookwomen. The founding of libraries in 300 BC stimulated the energies of the Athenian booksellers. In Rome, toward the end of the republic, it became the fashion to have a library, and Roman booksellers carried on a flourishing trade. The spread of Christianity naturally created a great demand for copies of the Gospels, other sacred books, and later on for missals and other devotional volumes for both church and private use. The modern system of bookselling dates from soon after the introduction of printing. In the course of the 16th and 17th centuries the Low Countries for a time became the chief centre of the bookselling world. Modern book selling has changed dramatically with the advent of the Internet. With major websites such as Amazon, eBay, and other big book distributors offering affiliate programs, book sales have now, more than ever, been put in the hands of the small business owner. Excerpt from Wikipedia

(Translated by Google) Very kind staff, does not make you feel embarrassed, does not come after you or stare at you, does not ask you what and how and where, but leaves you in your job and so you can enjoy the "carousel". I was able to find what I was looking for after about 2 hours, during which time no one told me anything but a super nice guy who asked me here can help me with something ... So yes, I would like other bookstores- You have so many chilleanu employees, because security does its job. In addition, we were able to pay with textbook / supplies vouchers or as they are called. In the end a nice girl read me Lea and packed (for an obvious fee but a small one), and I was able to give my friends what they wanted. Thank you to everyone from Cărturesti and I hope to see you again soon because I will definitely be back. ❤️? (Original) Personal foarte amabil, nu te face sa te simți stânjenit, nu vine după tine sau te fixează cu privirea, nu te întreabă ce și cum și unde, ci te lasă în treaba ta și astfel te poți bucura de "carusel". Am putut găsi ce căutam după vreo 2 ore, timp în care nimeni nu mia zis nimic inafara de un tip super nice care ma întrebat aca ma poate ajuta cu ceva... Asa da, mi-ași dori ca și alte book-store-uri sa ai e asa angajați chilleanu, pt ca securitatea își face treaba. În plus, am putut plăti cu voucherele de manuale/rechizite sau cum se numesc. La sfârșit o tipa nice mi Lea și împachetat (contra cost evident dar unul mic), și am putut face cadou prietenilor mei ceea ce își doreau. Va mulțumesc tuturor celor de la Cărturesti și sper sa ne revedem în curând pentru ca sigur voi reveni. ❤️?

The book shop is really amazing! White with beautiful decorations. Few levels full of books and big part of it in English. We made big shoppings... to big. Top to floors are used for restaurant and painting gallery - but we weren't able to notice it while we were inside. The shop is located in very centre of old town, surrounded with many restaurants and old buildings.

This bookstore is absolutely amazing! The place itself is really charming and it offers a huge variety of materials. You can find books in Romanian but also in English, plus movie and games merchandise, music, useful and quirky gifts and more.

The only thing I’m judging is the interior design which is beautiful! The place is worth visiting just to see how it looks inside. As for the store itself, the prices are pretty high but the variety of products is suprising, you can find everything there

Amazing architecture and a nice place to spend some time. Lots of books, not just in Romanian, but also in English, lots of souvenirs and sweets. Although it's a little bit pricy. You can enjoy some time even at the local bar from the last flor.

What an amazing place. One of the most beautiful bookshops you’ll ever see. It’s light and clean, it’s lovely and cool. Loads of cool items the buy. Any nerds, games lovers or tv and film geeks need to go downstairs. Also, check out the cafe upstairs. Buy a book and sit and hang out

If you love books, all kinds of stuff, this is your bookshop to go. It is highly recommended for reading books and even socialising with your friends. The place is so beautiful design and you can find here from books for kids to heavy duty books 😉. You can almost feel in a different world taking in consideration where this book place is located.

A huge 4 story bookstore with practically anything you can think of! From books, to Manga, to merch, posters, records, crafting materials, wine, coffee and even a Cafe! Many books are in English, as well as some are also available in Spanish, French, German, and of course, Romanian. A truly amazing experience and a must see when in Bucharest!

What an experience. The book store has the decoration synchronized from floor to ceiling. The hand rails from the top floor were bleeding to the ceiling of the bottom floor creating a nice illusion. See some pictures below. The main and central piece of art is standing in the air in the middle of the building. Very attractive and stands out from the white of the walls and ceiling. It's free to get in and there's a bar on the top floor.

Indeed it is one of the most stunning and captivating bookshop I have seen so far. The Carousel of Light name fits perfectly with its towering white columns, spiral staircases, bright and bathe in light. An absolute must visit for any literary traveler, getting lost in a spectacular place filled with books + the upper level has a plant filled bistro, pause and enjoy a cuppa and continue to explore its vast collection. Best time to be here: early in the day. The closest Metro stop: Universitate

Architecturally, the details are really dynamic and well executed. Love the way the intermediate floors terminate as a curve and don't miss the basement as the ceiling design is amazing!

A beautiful bookstore, right in the middle of Lipscani. It’s open till late, has a lot of good covers but mainly Romanian. Would love to see more English books.

This is by far the most beautiful book store I've ever been to. It is a place full of life and light and it makes you wanna stay there for hours to enjoy every little detail they have. They have an incredible variety of books, in Romanian and English. The section in the basement is out of this world, whatever you need or want you'll find it here.

Absolutely beautiful bookstore! We got coffee at the cafe on the top floor and then explored the other three stories. I loved browsing, and I also ended up buying a couple. The employees at the cafe were so friendly and gave us free water with the drinks, which were delicious. Definitely visit this place if you appreciate books!

The perfect book store doesn't ..... wait a minute, I found it. This place is absolutely amazing, 4 floors at last one you can drink coffee. At -1 floor is the entire manga/anime and this guys have is pretty bigger collection. The stuff was friendly. I highly recommend this place!!

One of the most beautiful bookstores we've visited! Located in the heart of Bucharest, Romania this enchanting bookstore features a stunning spiral staircase and an abundance of natural light that creates a dreamy ambience with its vast collection of books, cozy reading nooks, and charming cafe this book store is not only a bookstore but a cultural and architectural gem that invites visitors to immers themselves in the world of literature and design.

What a stunning piece of architecture! Absolutely love the style and design. You can also find some really great books here too with a cafe at the top to relax at as well. I also got a couple of travel size books (see pics) that I absolutely love. A must visit ❤️💛

This place is a one stop shop for lots more than just books which makes it even better. From teas, coffee, stationary, chocolates and mugs. All of these in its highest quality form. There's also lots of small items which are perfect gift ideas. The top floor is a cafe and the floor below that was a pop up gallery. The bottom floor has lots of comic and pop culture too.

A very beautiful place where you can not only find plenty of books in different genres and languages, but also enjoy the architecture, grab a drink and have a great time! Worth visiting if you're planning to walk around the old city of Bucharest.

Very nice and cozy place. It is listed as one of the most beautiful bookstores in Europe. The store occupies and old architectural jewel. Worth seeing and they have a lot of great stuff for sale, although a bit pricey

Beautiful library with a great selection of books in all languages. It has a lovely atmosphere and to a great little cafe at the top. Definitely worth a visit.

Truly a spectacular place in the heart of old town. Paradise for bibliophiles and snazzy picture takers. You simply can’t go wrong with this place. It has this cozy feel to it and the coffee shop upstairs just adds to the oomph.

You can find a lot of stuff here, ranging from pop culture items, stickers, mugs, some comics, figures, collectibles, or items ranging from arts and crafts to different books by various authors. The place also looks like a mini palace, and it is really cosy and welcoming. The staff is also really kind and helpful, trying to find you what you need.

Went to the cafeteria upscale. Nice place, loved the ginger lemonade which was warm but they had other things on the menu also. Wished they had a better tea selection.

İt is a lovely place to spend time and shopping. Bistro on the upstairs is very good for a rest. You may find lots of interesting good designs of your interest. I recomend it.

If you are a book junkie, this is the place to go to. You could stay there for half a day just to browse through the books. And to enjoy the beautiful building where this is located. They did a great job regarding the decoration.

Such an amazing and beautiful building. The staff we dealt with was extremely rude and incompetent.

It's a must visit place in Bucharest. Located in old Town a perfect place to spend an hour or two. Entrance to the building is normal,but as soon as you enter the building the you realize the beauty of the place.Library is of 4 floors with top floor being cafeteria, rest accounts for books and toys for children.Thet have good collection of books and lot of showpiece. The price seemed to be normal although I did not get anything from there, but did click lots of pictures.i would definitely recommend this place.

I simply love this place. The restaurant upstairs is very cozy. Impressive!!

Certainly the prettiest shop I've ever been to. It's worth seeing even if you're not that into books. There are some amazing pieces though.

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful and modern bookstore! (Original) Cea mai frumoasă și moderna librărie!

(Translated by Google) Heaven of books! ? (Original) Raiul cărților! ?

(Translated by Google) An oasis of peace, the smell of books, relaxation. (Original) O oaza de liniște, miros de carti, relaxare.

(Translated by Google) A unique library (Original) Una librería única

(Translated by Google) A spectacular bookstore, worth visiting, both for its content and its architecture (Original) Una llibreria espectacular, digna de visita, tant pel seu contingut com per la seva arquitectura

(Translated by Google) The place where the culture combines with peace and positive energy. The building is special, they also have an elevator Every time I knock on their doorstep I am super excited (Original) Locul unde cultura se imbina cu linistea si energia pozitiva.Cladirea este deosebita,au si lift De fiecare data cand le trag pragul sunt super incantata

(Translated by Google) Literature for all tastes, from comics to philosophy and psychology. A pleasure ? (Original) Literatura pentru toate gusturile, de la benzi desenate pana la filosofie și psihologie. O placere ?

Big and pretty, must visit if you're passing by

Really beautiful

Amazing Coffee Shop and library! Loved it!!!

(Translated by Google) Staff should have a much more professional attitude. (Original) Personalul ar trebui sa aibă o atitudine mult mai profesională.

This place feels like heaven, not only for book lovers, but also for people who come here to admire the porcelain cups, to smell the dizzying tea or to read the great titles they show here. And all of these on a white background, with round stairs! A place for recharging!

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Apreciez spatiile dedicate cititului care pot fi o salvare atunci cand e supraaglomerat. Au o oferta decenta de jocuri, una interesanta de maruntisuri care amintesc de magazinele Pylones, una destul de ampla de albume si una imensa de carti pentru toate varstele. Oferta in franceza nu este foarte bogata si pare ca scade mereu. Recomand vizitele celor care au nevoie de inspiratie si de putina deconectare de la cotidian. Preturile raman, insa, nejustificate in raport cu piata, mai ales tinand cont de faptul ca nu exista un bibliotecar propriu zis sau un sistem electronic care sa te redirectioneze catre anumite sectiuni care te-ar putea interesa. Cartile Folio la 2€ pot ajunge si la 20 RON. Pentru noii clienti poate fi o adevarata aventura sa gaseasca ce cautau, dar pentru veterani aceeasi explorare devine cu timpul un scop in sine.

(Translated by Google) Exceptionally, I noticed that they have offers almost weekly. This week I caught the offer with a purchased product, the second (cheapest) free. (Original) Exceptional, am observat ca au oferte aproape saptamanal. Saptamana aceasta am prins oferta cu la un produs cumparat, al doilea (cel mai ieftin) gratuit.

(Translated by Google) The perfect place for interesting gifts (Original) Locul perfect pentru cadouri interesante

(Translated by Google) A great place! (Original) Un loc deosebit!

(Translated by Google) E pe vibe. (Original) E pe vibe.

(Translated by Google) Unlike Verona, for example (which is, in turn, a wonderful place), the Carousel is much more airy, the orientation using the markings to specific sections being easier. The selection of literature is interesting, although it seems - it probably just seems to me - it does not offer the air of completeness that Verona has. However, it is a place where I stop most of the time if I pass through the center. (Original) Spre deosebire de Verona, spre exemplu (care este, la rândul său, un loc minunat), Carusel este mult mai aerisit, orientarea folosind marcajele către secțiile specifice fiind mai facilă. Selecția de literatură este interesantă, deși parcă - probabil doar mi se pare mie - nu ofera aerul de completitudine pe care îl are Verona. Cu toate acestea, e un loc în care mă opresc de cele mai multe ori dacă trec prin centru.

Love the vibe!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place ... in the city center ? (Original) Precioso lugar... en el centro de la ciudad ?

(Translated by Google) An oasis of lunis and culture combined with impeccable good taste. (Original) O oaza de luniste si de cultura îmbinata cu un bun gust impecabil.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular bookshop in the heart of Bucharest. Cărtureşti Carusel (the Carousel of Light) is a historic 19th-century building that has been renovated, making this amazing library one of the most beautiful in the world. In a whiteness of white light - then colorful by the multicolour that the books on the shelves can offer - beautifully intertwined elements of modern design and architecture of the past, making this place magical and elegant. The library is spread over six floors, offers the public reading places, a bistro on the top floor, over 10,000 books on the shelves, and a gallery dedicated to modern art that hosts concerts and cultural events. (Original) Spettacolare libreria nel cuore di Bucarest. Cărtureşti Carusel (il Carosello di Luce) è un edificio storico del 19esimo secolo che è stato ristrutturato, diventando questa stupefacente libreria che figura tra le più belle del mondo. In un candore di luce bianca – poi variopinto dal multicromatismo che i libri sugli scaffali sanno offrire – s’intrecciano meravigliosamente elementi di design moderno e architetture di altri tempi, rendendo questo luogo magico ed elegante. La libreria si sviluppa su sei piani, propone al pubblico luoghi di lettura, un bistrot all’ultimo piano, oltre 10.000 libri sugli scaffali, e una galleria dedicata all’arte moderna che ospita concerti ed eventi culturali.

Amazing book store

(Translated by Google) Superb building, very beautiful bookstore! (Original) Cladire superba, librarie foarte frumoasa!

Nice to See ...

(Translated by Google) Beautiful interior design, but the staff must be more friendly. (Original) Bellissimo design interno, ma lo staff dev'essere più cordiale.

(Translated by Google) A fairytale location! (Original) O locatie de basm!

Great place, ambiance & selection of books. The design of the place makes it the most beautiful of the 'Cărtureşti' libraries. Even though is harder to get help on the top stories since the checking point is dowstairs, the personnel will gladly help you if you ask them to.

(Translated by Google) A great place (Original) Un loc minunat

(Translated by Google) Expensive but has various books (Original) Scump dar are carti diverse

(Translated by Google) A very enjoyable experience (Original) O experiență foarte plăcută

Must visit!

(Translated by Google) A special place. (Original) Un loc aparte.

(Translated by Google) I liked very much. It's like an oasis of peace in a noisy world, and you're surrounded only by beautiful things (Original) Mi a plăcut foarte mult. Este ca o oaza de liniste într-o lume zgomotoasă, și esti înconjurat numai de lucruri frumoase

lovely bookshop with English books and a couple of good chairs for reading.

It is a great and big book store in which you can find a very big diversity of books, for every subject out there. There are also a bunch of other stuff like pens, crayons, mugs and so on. The staff is helpful and the clerk is very fast to ring your products. This is a good place to have a look at when you'rooking to buy a gift for your loved ones.

A beautiful building, great decorations and nice atmosphere. The downside: too few floor staff and those who helped didn't know we'll their selection of books. And a bit pricey, which is understandable given that this bookshop is a tourist attraction.

The most beautiful book shop I have ever seen, by far!

A nice bookstore! I don't know about "most beautiful" in the world, since I've been in some pretty comparable places. But it was cool! Standard commercial bookstore selection and a small selection of gift items.

In love with this place. So many books 📚 😍 must visiti

Beautiful library building dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Although the library is more recent and the building went through many renovations. The library that’s there is part of a chain. Many people believe that the name means “Carousel of Light”, but it is actually not. It’s the name of the chain itself. The library has many things to offer, not just books, they also offer travel items, and some delicatessen as examples. Entrance is free and open to public. The building outside is quite discreet, but the inside is the real highlight. You won’t be disappointed ;)

Love this place! From getting a good book or a present for a love one or even getting a souvenir. Also they have a few spots to sit and read with soft background music.

Тhe most amazing bookstore I have ever seen! Wonderful decorations and lighting, free entrance, The location is easy to find, in the historic center of the city (Old Town) The store is set on several levels, the books are grouped, a little bit expensive in my opinion, but they could be a special gift to relatives or loved ones. On the last floor you can get a drink, Enjoy :)

Wonderful place! Architecture is amazing. The gift program is excellent; there are plenty of cups, gadgets, note books, books in English, dictionaries, Dracula’s souvenires, board games, puzzles, mind games; kids program is colourful and carefully selected.

Simply stunning! Definitely worth a visit! There are books in English as well and a wide selection of gifts.

Amazing! Great bookstore. You can also find souvenirs here, but locally made! Full of games, books. Divided into sections.

Gigantic library with a coffee spot at the top level. You can find all kinds of books, notebooks, pens, bags, toys and souvenirs. The architecture of the building is also beautiful, so go inside even if it just to take a look.

A beautiful and very Instagram friendly bookshop! Highly recommended for getting good photos and videos for all your social media content. Oh and they sell books too! I was pleasantly surprised about how good the access was. Ramp to the front door and lift inside. Pretty awesome 😎 a must for any Bucharest trip especially book lovers

It's an amazing place. Well designed and in a very hood taste, "Escher" like... Books, tea, coffee, arts and craft item, designed items and more... A "must visit" place, better than a museum... :)

CUTEST PLACE IN BUCHAREST! ❤️ the bookshop is amazing! They have a selection of books in English and Spanish (surprisingly) and they have cute Romanian souvenirs. There is a lovely cafe on top, the barista wasn’t the nicest nor the friendliest, but she made some good coffee 😅 you must visit this place while in Bucharest!

This bookstore is amazing! There's everything from books, manga, graphic novels to board games, notebooks, and even a great cafe on top. Would definitely visit again!

One of the most beautiful bookstores in Romania, located in a historical building on Lipscani street and indded an architectural masterpiece 🏛️You can buy some books but also enjoy a coffee on the top floor that offers a great view of the entire bookstore 📚. Also a great place for reading or working. Great variety of books, from fiction to education or kids literature but not only, you can also buy a present for your dear ones such as tea sets or mugs ☕️🫖🥤. Lovely stuff! 🫶 🔝Elevator access 🔝Wheelchair accessible 🔝Kids friendly

An ethereal and airy bookshop with a wide selection of books and artwork. This is one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, and is almost Elvish in its architecture. The shop has a good selection of books in numerous languages, so it is not just artistic, but functional also.

One of the most beautiful bookstore I have visited. Huge variety of books, even English one. And there are many others things to buy there - from souvenirs to coffee mugs and teas. A must spot, when visiting Bucharest! Even if it can get crowded, you really don`t bother.

A wonderful place with huge variety of literature, gifts, souvenirs, etc. There are total 6 floors, one of them is underground and offers comics, manga, and the highest one is cafeteria, also beautifully arranged with pictures and so on. Definitely worth the visit if you are in Bucharest, especially in that time of the year.

Lovely bookstore in Bucharest. Definitely a must, while in Bucharest! Always a delight to be here with children also - we love drinking tea and enjoying some biscuits (gingerbread these days) at the top floor.