The Lello Bookstore, also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão and Livraria Chardron, is a bookstore located in the northern Portuguese municipality of Porto. Along with Bertrand in Lisbon, it is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and frequently rated among the top bookstores in the world. The origins of Lello Bookstore take us back to 1881, when the brothers José and António Lello opened in Porto an establishment dedicated to the commerce and edition of books. José Lello dreamed of becoming a bookseller, which came true in 1881. Several years later, his brother, António Lello, also came into this bookseller business. It’s only in 1894 that José Lello buys Chardron Bookshop with all its exclusive archive. Chardron Bookshop had already made its name in the hands of the French Ernesto Chardron, having published the first editions of iconic works such as those of Eça de Queirós or Camilo Castelo Branco. On the January 13th of 1906 is inaugurated the Livraria Lello’s building as we know it today, shaped by the magnificent vision of engineer Francisco Xavier Esteves.
Experiences in Lello Bookstore
1-hour walking tour of Porto with a local
Join a local and discover Porto during a 60-minute walking tour. Learn the most interesting facts about the local lifestyle and the history of the city!
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Book your Porto City half-day tour and have a panoramic tour of the main attractions of the historic center, UNESCO World Heritage.
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Porto Walking Tour with River Cruise and Cable Car Ride
Discover Porto's history and dynamic culture on an all-day tour. Explore landmarks, ride a cable car, and cruise the Douro River.
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Porto historical center and the best viewpoints on a tuk-tuk
Discover Porto from a different perspective and admire the different viewpoints of the Douro river while tasting a glass of Port on this 2-hour tuk-tuk tour.
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Porto 48 hours hop-on hop-off bus with wine cellars
Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Porto and its surroundings to learn more about the local wine-making tradition and visit its wine cellars.
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Book now this 2-hour Segway™ tour and discover the main highlights of Porto accompanied by a local guide.
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Visit Ai Weiwei's Porto exhibition featuring powerful contemporary art.
