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Livraria Lello

Porto, Portugal

About Livraria Lello

The most beautiful bookshop in the world — a 1906 Neo-Gothic library that inspired J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts library with its crimson staircase, stained glass ceiling, and carved wooden shelves. Book a timed ticket online; the €8 entry fee is redeemable against a purchase.

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📍Rua das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto

📞+351 22 200 2037

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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