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Livraria Lello

Name: Livraria Lello
Price range: $
Rating: 4

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Queue up for Livraria Lello, Porto's celebrated bookshop with an art nouveau facade. Climb its winding wooden staircase and browse shelves in a space many visitors come just to photograph.

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Full description

Livraria Lello is a historic bookshop in Porto's centre, known for its art nouveau exterior and a curving wooden staircase at the heart of the interior. It operates on timed entry, and the ticket fee is typically offset against a book purchase, with visitors advised to book ahead.

A visit takes about 30 minutes. Reviewers are divided: some find it beautiful and worth the effort, others say its fame brings crowds that dominate the experience.

A guided option also exists, covering the shop and an additional room.

A visit takes about 30 minutes. Reviewers are divided: some find it beautiful and worth the effort, others say its fame brings crowds that dominate the experience.

A guided option also exists, covering the shop and an additional room.

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Address

R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal · Porto

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book a timed ticket in advance, as walk-up queues can be long
go at opening time for fewer people
the ticket value can be applied toward a book purchase.

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Reviews

Great tour and beautiful guide that loves books. Her knowledge of books is amazing. This was definitely worth the time and money to visit not only the shop but the Gema room as well. And for the €50 spend you get a voucher for €50. Which you defiantly will spend. Absolutely a visit that must be on bucket list for…

Salomé Botha

2/5

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