Antique Salon of Biblio-Globus Bookstore, Moscow

Established in 1957, the Biblio-Globus Bookstore is located at Myasnitskaya Street, next to Lubyanka Square, Basmanny district of Moscow. The three-story bookstore is one of the biggest bookshops not only in Russia, but in Europe too. Offering an over 250,000 newest publications, the bookstore also has its own antiquarian department located at the second floor, where you will find antiquarian books, engravings, postcards and even stamps.

For 20 years, Biblio-Globus has been managed by Boris Esenkin. The store is also the Guinness World Record holder for the largest number of sales and the bearer of the "Super Brand" title. The bookstore receives over 10,000 daily visitors. Operation Hours Monday to Friday: 9 am - 10 pm; Saturday, Sunday: 10 am - 9 pm.

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Sight Name: Antique Salon of Biblio-Globus Bookstore
Sight Location: Moscow, Russia (See walking tours in Moscow)
Sight Type: Shopping

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