Livraria Lello

"The elaborate neo-Gothic façade of this former library barely hints at the opulence inside: carved wood, gilded pillars, ornamented ceilings, and a gorgeous red staircase lit by a stained-glass atrium." Full review

"This bookshop’s distinctive architecture gives it historical and artistic value." Full review

"One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade. " Full review

"A bookstore may not seem like one of the most necessary things to see in a new city, but when it's consistently named one of the world's most beautiful, it's worth a look." Full review

"Ostensibly a bookshop, but even if you’re not after books, don’t miss this exquisite 1906 neo-Gothic confection, with its lavishly carved plaster resembling wood and stained-glass skylight." Full review

"Shows off opulent staircases, an ornate stained-glass ceiling, and towering shelves...Harry Potter fans might notice a connection between the magical interiors of the historic bookstore "