📜 Historic bookstore in Lisbon, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest operating bookshop. Founded in 1732 and rebuilt in 1773 at its current location, it has served Lisbon's bibliophiles for centuries, acting as a space for intellectual and cultural conversations.
🏛️ Explore a significant cultural landmark, soaking in its charming, traditional atmosphere and rich history.
📚 Discover a vast collection of books, including some in English.
✍️ Visit a historic haunt of Portuguese writers and intellectuals.
📍 Located in the charming Chiado district.
🚶♀️ Can be crowded, making browsing difficult.
📖 Book selection mostly in Portuguese.
📝 Ask for your purchased book to be stamped in English, Portuguese, or Spanish as proof of buying from the oldest bookstore.
🕒 Monday-Saturday 9am–10pm, Sunday 11am-8pm
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