The oldest bookstore that is still in operation was established in 1732.

INTERESTING FACT

The oldest bookstore that is still in operation was established in 1732. Shops that sell the written word are becoming increasingly rare these days. However, Bertrand Bookstore in Lisbon, Portugal, will hopefully stand the test of time. The shop, which is now part of a nationwide chain that includes 47 other stores around the country, was opened in 1732 and is the oldest operating bookstore in the world.