The Basel region of Switzerland is unique in its fusion of the old and the new. It is here that visitors to the region can experience the most that the country has to offer, basking in its rich cultural heritage, all the while getting some great shopping in at the wonderfully diverse shops that be found on just about any given street in the city. Foremost among these is the Buchhandlung D’Souza, one of the most famous bookstores in all the world.
The Buchhandlung D’Souza is a unique book store because the entirety of the inventory is controlled by the owner, D’Souza. He has personally read and recommends every single book in the entire store, and refuses to sell anything that he is unfamiliar with or wouldn’t pass on to a personal friend. Because of this, he has a reputation for both high quality wares and great service, making his store one of the foremost stops in the city for those interested in the Swiss literature and art scenes.