Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa), Helsinki

Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) reviews

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4.3

• By Mikael F

  Besides being big, it is also old. The store was established already in 1893. In 1930, the Stockmann department store acquired the Academic Bookstore. In 1969, the store was moved to a new Book...  more »

• By Heli P

  From the outside it is hard to notice that Kirjatalo, the Book House is the work of our most famous architect Alvar Aalto - known for flowing lines and airy spacies. Entering the three stories high...  more »

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• By Olli Mankki

  Had nice expensive Parker pens that I could afford but didn't want to afford. Also lots of (probably good) books, but I wasn't there for those. Service seems good. The selection of literature is large.

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• By Katarina Murto

  Even though it's maybe not as wonderful as it used to be, I still love to browse in this big bookstore. They have lots of books in many languages and it's tempting to spend time and money here. It's easy to lose track of time leafing through books in the comfy chairs. Also, thanks to its central location, it's the perfect place to arrange to meet people who tend to run a little late :)

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