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 Livraria Lello e Irmão - Poto, Portugal Posted by:  razalas
N 41° 08.804 W 008° 36.894
29T E 532315 N 4555117
Because of its unique historical and artistic value, Livraria Lello e Irmão has been recognized as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Waymark Code: WMPK4B
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/11/2015
Views: 11
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Livraria Lello e Irmão
"The building where the library is now located was inaugurated in 1906. Special mention goes to its beautiful Art Nouveau façade with neo-Gothic details. On the inside, the library is decorated in painted plaster imitating wood and presents a magnificent staircase linking it to the upper floor - one of the first reinforced concrete works in Porto. Also worthy of attention is the huge stained-glass skylight, bearing the library's monogram and motto: 'Decus in Labore'. In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as did the Lonely Planet in its guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011", describing it as an 'Art Nouveau gem', and particularly mentioning its 'neo-Gothic shelves' and the 'lolloping red staircase'."
From the city of Porto official tourism wesite: www.visitporto.travel
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:30 Sat 10:00-19:00 Closed at Sundays, except June, July, August and September 11:00-19:00
Admission Prices:
You have to pay 3€ to enter that can be used as discount if you buy a book.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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