Pérgamo, the oldest bookstore in , is set to close its doors at Calle del General Oráa, 24, after the property owners refused to renew the rental contract. The historic establishment, founded in 1946, will remain open to the public until .
The current management team, led by manager Pablo Cerezo, took over the business five years ago following the retirement of the previous owners. Despite the loss of their long-standing premises, the team is actively searching for a new location to relocate.
The closure marks a significant shift for the city's literary heritage, ending nearly eight decades at its original site. The search for a new venue continues as the management aims to preserve the legacy of the business beyond its mid-November departure.