Porto: Visit Livraria Lello, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

#100 Ways to Travel Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal is known as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, famous for its magnificent architectural design and literary atmosphere. Founded in 1906, the bookstore attracts countless literature lovers and tourists with its ornate interior decoration, winding staircases, stained glass ceiling and neo-Gothic-style wood-carved structure. The interior of Livraria Lello displays thousands of books covering every literary genre and language. Whether you are a literature lover or a book collector, you will love this place~ The iconic staircase landscape is said to be the place where J.K. Rowling often visited when she was writing Harry Potter, and drew inspiration from the staircase of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is really a check-in spot where everyone is scrambling to take photos. This is probably the only drawback of this store ~ ​​there are too many people!!! Overall, I still recommend visiting here~ Ticket purchase method: 1. Online ticket purchase: ◦ Official website ticket purchase: You can purchase tickets in advance on the official website of Livraria Lello. This is the most convenient way, especially during the peak tourist season, buying tickets in advance can avoid queuing on site. ◦ Price: Usually the entrance fee is around 5 EUR. ◦ How to use: After purchase, you will receive an e-ticket with a QR code, which you need to present for scanning when entering the bookstore. 2. On-site ticket purchase: ◦ Ticketing center: There is a dedicated ticketing center near the bookstore, where you can purchase tickets on-site upon arrival. However, due to the large number of tourists, you may have to wait in line to buy tickets on site. ◦ Price: The same price as buying a ticket online, about 5 EUR. 3. 📍Address: R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, 🕰️Opening hours: 09:00–19:30