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If you're a travel enthusiast and particularly a bookworm, these beautiful countries and cities below will be perfect destinations this summer for combining travel and exploring world literature.
Let's explore the inspiring places that serve as settings for classic literary works around the world!
1. London, England
Bridget Jones once indulged in wine here; The famous detective Sherlock Holmes also 'chose' this place for his investigations; in addition, London is where the characters of novelist Zadie Smith wander the streets. It can be said that literary landmarks are present everywhere in this city.
2. Denmark
It's truly surprising that Denmark is the country where the literary giant Shakespeare chose as the backdrop for his play Hamlet. The jewel of this Scandinavian land is also the homeland of Andersen's fairy tale The Little Mermaid.
3. Mumbai, India
Writer Salman Rushdie has penned many novels inspired by the vibrant city of India.
4. Long Island, New York, USA
If you're a book lover, you've surely been dazzled by the grandeur of Gatsby's mansion and lavish parties in The Great Gatsby. And Long Island is the setting for this novel.
5. Transylvania, Romania
The home of Count Dracula (from the novel Dracula – a fictional novel about vampires) is actually a very beautiful area in Romania.
6. St. Petersburg, Russia
Many churches and famous palaces of St. Petersburg have been depicted in the novel Crime and Punishment by writer Dostoyevsky.
7. Dublin, Ireland
Renowned writer James Joyce has added a magnificent literary work to the world's literary treasure with the collection of short stories 'Dubliners'.
8. Kenya, Africa
The novel 'The Constant Gardener' by writer John le Carre, later adapted into a film, is set in the beautiful country of Kenya.
9. Venice, Italy
This enchanting city of water has become a source of inspiration and a prominent setting in literary history. You can travel in the footsteps of merchants (in 'The Merchant of Venice') or in Shakespeare's Othello. If that doesn't entice you, then Geraldine Brooks' 'People of the Book', Jeanette Winterson's 'The Passion', and Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven' will make you want to visit Venice immediately.
10. Cartagena, Colombia
If you've ever dreamt of being part of the famous novels of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, then the city of Cartagena is a great place to start your exploration journey!
11. Edinburgh, Scotland
The city of Edinburgh is where famous writers like Muriel Spark, Alexander McCall Smith, and Ian Rankin have been nurtured and inspired to create many impressive literary works.
12. Cairo, Egypt
You can take a cruise along the Nile River in the style of Agatha Christie's novels and visit the pyramids while you're here.
13. Oslo, Norway
The chilly city of Scandinavia is the backdrop for the heroic character Detective Harry Hole in the novels of writer Jo Nesbo.
14. New York, USA
Alongside London, England, New York, USA stands out as a prominent location that has appeared in many famous novels.
15. Japan
Perhaps Japan is a must-visit destination for any fan of writer Haruki Murakami!
16. Paris, France
The city with famous landmarks like Bastille Square or Notre Dame Cathedral has appeared in the works of Victor Hugo. You can also live the fashion dream with the novel 'The Devil Wears Prada', or simply visit Shakespeare & Co bookstore or sit on the same school bench with writer Hemingway, because Paris always has something exciting for literature enthusiasts.
17. Lafayette, Mississippi, USA
The fictional realm of Yoknapatawpha created by writer William Faulkner, and his home state of Mississippi, has almost become the setting for his entire life's work.
18. New Zealand
New Zealand has long been known to many readers as the land of the mythical Middle Earth from renowned writer Tolkien, brought to life in blockbuster films like The Lord of the Rings. And if that's not enough literary allure, novels like 'The Luminaries' by Eleanor Catton and 'The Bone People' by Keri Hulme will give you more reasons to travel to this beautiful country.
19. San Francisco, California, USA
This is the home of the 'Beat Generation' – a term referring to a group of writers and also evoking a social and cultural movement in the United States. It includes famous writers like Amy Tan, Isabel Allende, Khaled Hosseini, Jack London (author of 'Call of the Wild'), and Meg Cabot with her 'Princess Diaries'. Every street corner of San Francisco holds literary significance and sparks creative inspiration.
20. Rome, Italy
The city of Rome is the setting for Dan Brown's novel 'The Da Vinci Code' – a controversial yet bestselling book translated into 44 languages. You can also visit here to admire unique historical and artistic landmarks, inspiring writers like Robert Graves.
21. Peak District National Park, England
Fans of English novelist Jane Austen know well that 'there is no county in England more beloved than Derbyshire'.
22. Detroit, Michigan, USA
Not only the hometown of Henry Ford (considered the father of the modern automobile industry), Detroit is also the birthplace of writer Jeffrey Eugenides – author of novels like 'Middlesex' – Pulitzer Prize-winning, and 'The Virgin Suicides', all set in Detroit.
23. Barcelona, Spain
Those who love writer Carlos Ruiz Zafon surely have an added determination to visit Barcelona after reading the novel Shadow of the Wind, inspired by this bustling and beautiful city.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourNovember 19, 2015
