Livraria Lello is a hidden gem at the heart of the old city centre of Porto, my favourite city. Located near the Torres dos Clerigos, it captures the imagination of author and reader alike.
The well-decorated building at the Rua das Carmelitas 144, where the store is located, dates from 1906. It was designed by engineer Francisco Xavier Esteves in Neo-Gothic style.
Although limited in size, visiting the building is a sublime experience, attracting about 3500 visitors per day as I have been told. The store covers a range of authors, both Portuguese and foreign ones, mostly classical. Several names that caught my attention are William Shakespeare, George Orwell and Miguel de Cervantes.
Besides being a visitor for the second time, this occasion was an excellent opportunity to share my own book, 'Discounted ... By a Lightning Strike!', which is in itself a celebration of continental Europe, its economics, history and beauty (and a female character from Porto).
You can find a photo report of the store below, highly recommended to visit this place!
More on economics and Porto coming soon ...
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