The most beautiful bookshop in the world
Each ticket includes a reading voucher
Every ticket opens a new door—to this century-old bookshop and to a new story. Visit Livraria Lello and use your ticket toward the purchase of a book.
Manifesto Library
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
This partnership between Livraria Lello and the Service95 Book Club brings together 100 titles that invite reflection, discussion, and discovery
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A4 by Ai Weiwei
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
An exhibition bringing together a new installation commissioned by Livraria Lello and a selection of works by Ai Weiwei.
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Gema Room
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
An exclusive room housing rare books, first editions, and other treasures, such as Bob Dylan’s love letters and Amy Winehouse’s library.
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Livraria Lello
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Explore the two floors of Livraria Lello via the iconic crimson staircase. Admire the building’s neo-Gothic architecture, the illuminated stained-glass window, and the wooden bookshelves.
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“Featuring a staircase to heaven and beautifully intricate wooden panels and columns, stained glass ceilings and books – lots of lovely books.”
“No número 144 da Rua das Carmelitas, no Porto, vive uma casa de histórias. E é mesmo impossível fugir-lhes, ou não estivéssemos nós prestes a entrar numa livraria.”
“Un petit temple de la littérature, dans le centre historique de Porto.”
Latest News
Livraria Lello launches the Manifesto Library in partnership with Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club
The Manifesto Library opened its doors on 27 June with a Book Tasting event.
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Livraria Lello’s New Auditorium Opens with Byung-Chul Han
The space dedicated to cultural programming hosted an intimate conversation with one of the most influential thinkers of our time.
27 June 2026 Read More
President of the Republic attends the launch of BABELL and visits Livraria Lello’s expansion
“The book is an extension of memory and imagination,” said the President of the Republic.
24 June 2026 Read More