A few days ago, the well known “Belforte” bookshop moved from its historic premises in “Via Grande” to another location nearby, in “Via della Madonna”. Here are the decorated new shutters.
Estabilished in 1805, Salomone Belforte & C. is also a publishing house. Their motto, “Et voluisse sat est”, comes from an elegy by Sextus Propertius and translates as: it is enough to have had the determination.External links: Salomone Belforte & C. (Website) - Sextus Propertius (Wikipedia)
Wonderful pictures VP!
ReplyDeleteOnly good that I don't own a credit card, as I would probably charge it to the max. while passing such a store.
ReplyDeleteMay time and life treat it kind.
daily athens
I adore a bookstore. The books, the smell, the quiet....all so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBookstores are the best! You can always find a treasure.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the store moved and remains active. In the USA, independent booksellers are endangered and many are closing.
ReplyDeleteGreat garage door decorations!
ReplyDeleteInteresting how things change, go away and sometimes come back. Nice that descendants started the company again! At least they're still available just in a different location! Interesting photos...the plaque is quite lovely, hope it goes with them!
ReplyDeleteIn think that I would like this place at either the former or current location.
ReplyDeleteShop fronts are of endless interest.
ReplyDeleteIf only it were true that it is enough to have had determination!
Lucy
I like the murals on the doors. Always loved a book store---could stay for hours. MB
ReplyDeleteThe motto and the shutters are very inviting and interesting, any chance of seeing the inside one day?
ReplyDeleteLooks nice, and a place I would have taken a look at.
ReplyDeleteIn the "old days" when I used to send snail mail, and not e-mail I used to LOVE thick Italian writing papers, with watermarks and rough edges..... made in the Amalfi area..(?) Those were the days. Gosh it sounds like I am close to hundred!:)
Anyway, I like both the old style and the new style!
I think it is GREAT that small companies manage to be independent! Here many companies do not manage.
I love bookstores... and there are no English ones in our area. So I just go in, look around, and leave. I could buy French, but alas... I'd rather read in my native tongue. ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color!
Perfect doors for a bookstore! I hope they are even more successful in their new location.
ReplyDeleteThose are shutters?? That you pull up to open? The most beautiful I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a bookstore shutter!
ReplyDeleteI like bookstores wherever they are, but this new location does look fine as you've captured it. That motto is food for thought.
ReplyDeleteCharming sigh and great motto, a place that I would love to visit for sure, as I'm a big fan of bookstores!
ReplyDeleteLéia
I hope the new location is good for book sales!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The shutters are so creative ;D
ReplyDeleteGood idea to paint the shutters with books!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture.
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