Livraria Lello

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144 Rua Das Carmelitas
Porto 4050-161
Livraria Lello is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world with its intricate neo-gothic and art nouveau design. Inaugurated in 1906, it is one of Portugal's oldest bookstores. It's most famous for its iconic central wooden staircase with its elegant curves and large stained glass windows. The bookstore is also said to have inspired the creation of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, attracting travelers from all over the world. You'll need a timed ticket to enter—the ticket fee is deducted if you purchase a book at the store. The bookstore is located near Praca de Lisboa. – Tripadvisor

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Don't go...Tourist trap!
1/20/2025

Tourist trap! Would not recommend going. Way too crowded....couldn't get out of there fast enough. ...

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Tourist Attraction Masquerading as a Bookshop
1/20/2025

We last visited some nine years ago. Then it was a proper bookshop with lots of visitors for both t...

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Never been charged €10 to go into a book shop before. Is it a bookshop or a ticket pay tourist attraction ?. You decide
1/17/2025

Nice place but bleeding tourists if €10 just to go in. It’s a book shop that inspired some Harry Pot...

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