Comments on: Porto, Portugal: Livraria Lello & Irmao

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:48:52 +0000

What a simply stunning shop – I’d love to go and browse. And how odd that the trolley was filled with the classic French book Le Petit Price 😉

By: Kathy Marris

Kathy Marris — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:51:31 +0000

That is very interesting that JK Rowling was inspired by this place for writing her Harry Potter novels. I do love to browse bookshops in other cities. I recently browsed one in Hobart, Tasmania and the shop assistant recommended several books to me, which i always take onboard. This particular bookshop is gorgeous but I’m not sure about charging admission! I think that is a bit over the top. Do they sell any books in English language?

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:21:59 +0000

Nancie, that stained-glass skylight is magnificent. Sounds like you did a lot of open-mouthed gaping and I can certainly see why. Have an awesome visit!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:04:42 +0000

Gorgeous! Portugal keeps amazing me… definitely need to pack my bags and head there!

By: Ruth - Tanama Tales

Ruth - Tanama Tales — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:04:33 +0000

Nancie, I am happy to see more of this library. I always see pictures of the staircase but I didn’t know about the other area / features (and didn’t know you have to pay to get in). Agree that this place is worth a visit. Libraries are some of my favorite places in the world. When I went to Spain last year, we stopped by a library at each major city. I wish I could have stayed more time on some of them.

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By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:05:11 +0000

This looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love all the little details. I don’t remember ever visiting a bookstore during our travels but this I’d go to. We’re Harry Potter fans so this would be a highlight too. Wish we had enough time to visit Porto. Loving all your photos of it so far especially the food.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:48:07 +0000

Wow, this is like no bookstore I’ve ever seen – or heard of! This must be top of that Time magazine list. But how do you even read in a place like this when there’s so much to gaze at? It sure makes Barnes & Noble (and all other bookstores) look puny and pedestrian.
Wonder if they ever have weddings or other social there or if you could rent it to take photos, for example? I could see a bride walking down those stairs in a beautiful wedding gown.
Great find! Thanks for the tour, Nancie.

By: Brooke of Passport Couture

Brooke of Passport Couture — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:07:50 +0000

What an amazing bookstore! I wouldn’t mind visiting right now. I love all of the architectural details, including the font for the bookstore’s name!

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:54:18 +0000

How very Potteresque! Didn’t know this existed! How cool!