When a bookstore is worth a trip.
Such is the case with the “Livraria Lello,” a famous bookstore located in the city of Porto, Portugal.
The Livraria Lello was founded in 1906 by brothers José and António Lello, and is famous for its architectural beauty and the vast collection of rare and valuable books it houses inside.
The bookstore is located in a three-story neo-Gothic-style building with a facade adorned with wrought-iron sculptures and decorations. The interior of the bookstore is equally impressive, with a spiral wooden staircase, dark wood shelves, and a ceiling decorated with frescoes.
Famous customers who have visited Livraria Lello have included authors such as J.K. Rowling, who was inspired to describe Hogwarts by the beauty of the bookstore. In addition, the store was also used as a location for the film “The House of Books” (2013).
Today Livraria Lello continues to be one of Porto’s most popular attractions, attracting tourists and book lovers from all over the world. #interior #beauty #building