Livraria Lello
Two floors of wooden bookshelves joined by a crimson staircase, an illuminated stained-glass window, and the Gema Room, which keeps rare books and first editions among treasures such as Bob Dylan's love letters and Amy Winehouse's library. from its own pages ↗
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What we established Livraria Lello: the official site is livrarialello.pt. Its tickets are sold on tickets.livrarialello.pt, part of the same site. Its Wikidata entry, Q3408689, names the same official site. Added to our site on .
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Ticket names translated from Portuguese · the venue's own wording is in the quote below
The value of the Silver Ticket-Voucher (10 euros) is deductible only on book purchases. … For children up to 3 years of age, inclusive, admission to Livraria Lello is free.Translation · original in Portuguese
O valor do Ticket-Voucher Silver (10 euros) é dedutível apenas na compra de livros. … Para as crianças até aos 3 anos, inclusive, a entrada na Livraria Lello é gratuita.Practical
Livraria Lello: address
Rua das Carmelitas, 144, 4050-161 Porto, PortugalOpen in Google Maps →✓ livrarialello.pt · 2026-10-05Livraria Lello: opening hours
Livraria Lello is open from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm.✓ livrarialello.pt/en/faqs · 2026-10-11Livraria Lello: closing days
We are closed on January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, June 24, and December 25.Translation · original in Portuguese
Encerramos nos dias 1 de janeiro, domingo de Páscoa, 1 de maio, 24 de junho e 25 de dezembro.Livraria Lello: what should I know before visiting?
Explore the two floors of Livraria Lello through the iconic crimson staircase. Admire the neogothic architecture of the building, the illuminated stained glass window, and the wooden shelves.Translation · original in Portuguese
Explore os dois pisos da Livraria Lello, através da icónica escadaria carmesim. Admire a arquitetura neogótica do edifício, o vitral iluminado e as estantes de madeira.Livraria Lello: is it wheelchair accessible?
In which situations do I have priority entry at Livraria Lello? In addition to the situations established by law — people with disabilities or reduced mobility; people aged 65 and over; pregnant women; and people accompanied by infants — Amigo Card holders are also entitled to priority entry.✓ livrarialello.pt/en/faqs · 2026-10-11The Livraria Lello building is one of the most emblematic examples of neogothic style. Francisco Xavier Esteves, the engineer responsible, was inspired by the architectural trends of the time: a mix of styles in which exuberance was the order of the day. Architecture On the façade, two figures painted by Joseph Bielmann stand out, representing "Art" and "Science", protective Goddesses of this temple.
Translation · original in Portuguese
O edifício da Livraria Lello é um dos mais emblemáticos do estilo neogótico. Francisco Xavier Esteves, o engenheiro responsável, inspirou-se nas tendências arquitetónicas da época: uma mistura de estilos, em que a exuberância era palavra de ordem. Arquitetura Na fachada, sobressaem duas figuras pintadas por Joseph Bielmann, representando a “Arte” e a “Ciência”, Deusas protetoras deste templo.