read and travel, an extraordinary combination for all those people who want nothing more than to escape from the chaos and disorder of the days, to live authentic, genuine and intimate experiences, even better if they are completely immersed in nature. All those travelers who, when they wander the world, never give up the pleasure of reading know this well. And so do all those who never fail to include bookstores and libraries in their travel itineraries.
And it is precisely to those passionate about books and reading that we are addressing today, to discover one of the most evocative libraries from around the world. It is not a simple building to enter to explore texts of all kinds, but a truly immersive and sensory experience that celebrates nature, culture and landscape.
To live this adventure we do not need to travel around the world, because this place It is located in the Bel Paese., and more precisely a few kilometers from Bergamo. It is here where the Pedestrian Book Route was created, a literary itinerary that runs through extraordinary landscapes and historical and artistic monuments, right here where there is a small library that is a true gem. Let's find out together.
Songavazzo: the paradise of books
Our journey today takes us to Songavazzo, a small municipality of just 700 inhabitants located in the province of Bergamo in Lombardy. Nestled between the landscapes of the Clusone plateau and the Borlezza valley, this place has been transformed into a true paradise for nature lovers and book lovers. In fact, the first one was created right here. literary itinerary of italy which includes a pedestrian book path.
Thanks to a walk of approximately one hour, suitable for everyone, it is possible to discover the jewels that the area preserves thanks to the panoramic views of nature and the historical-artistic monuments that run through it. Here it is always possible to get lost and immerse yourself in a little book paradise, a fascinating and evocative bookcrossing space.
Its name is CĂ di Leber and it is much more than a library. it's a small one fir log cabin, and located on Via Monte Falecchio in Songavazzo, which houses many books of all genres that anyone can browse and read, enjoying a stunning view. In fact, right next to the library there is a giant bench which pays tribute to culture, and which becomes the perfect resting and reading point for all citizens and travelers who come here.
CĂ di Leber: the small library surrounded by nature
Inaugurated in 2011, over the years this library has become the starting point of a much broader itinerary that pays tribute to culture and nature. Around the CĂ di Leber, which in dialect means house of books, other small houses have been built that share the same mission as this one.
The structures are equipped with benches and tables outside, to allow adventurers a place to rest, refresh and read a good book surrounded by silence and beauty of the nature. The CĂ di Leber library is also a book crossing point, this means that anyone who comes here can leave a text that they have already read and want to share with others.
As we anticipated, this small cabin-library is the heart of a much broader experience, which leads us to discover the Songavazzo Pedestrian Book Route that starts from CĂ di Leber. In fact, from here it is possible to discover the giant, extraordinary and evocative benches, reach the historic center of the city and then conclude this literary itinerary crossing the naturalistic and landscape heritage that runs through the entire territory.
