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Livraria Bertrand - Chiado

Name: Livraria Bertrand - Chiado
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into Livraria Bertrand, the Chiado bookshop that has been selling books since 1732. Wander its vaulted rooms, browse Portuguese and English titles, and take home a book from the world's oldest operating bookstore.

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Full description

Livraria Bertrand sits in the busy Chiado district and holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest operating bookstore in the world, trading since 1732. Its vaulted interior is lined with shelves across several connected rooms, and reviewers describe a space full of history and charm where visitors easily lose track of time.

Portuguese titles dominate, with a smaller but well-chosen English-language section. It is open long hours every day, making it a practical stop whatever the time of day, and it suits book lovers and curious passers-by alike.

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Address

R. Garrett 73 75, 1200-203 Lisboa, Portugal · Lisboa

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Ask the staff if you cannot find a title, as they will search for it
the English-language section is smaller than the Portuguese one
open until 10:00 PM, so it works as an evening stop too

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Reviews

I loved visiting this lovely bookstore. It's the oldest operating bookstore in the world 🌎 so I had to check it out. Once inside I was surprised to see how big it was inside. Also, at the very back of the store is a charming café that serves delicious pastries, coffee and of course wine! I bought a book and got the…

Nicole the Explorer

4/5

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