Portugal library

Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, rivals Lisbon in its more quaint atmosphere, historic charm, beautiful nature, and artistic cityscapes. Porto is also famous for its easy access to beautiful national parks, thousand-year-old vineyards, friendly laid back

Italian photographer Massimo Listri has spent decades traversing the globe to document the spectacular architecture, sculptural elements, and furnishings of historic libraries. His new book, The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries, includes views inside such rarefied locations as the Palafoxiana Library in Pueblo, Mexico and the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, France. Listri also includes descriptions and historiesContinue reading "Look Inside the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries in a…

In the age of Amazon and e-books, these bookstores have faced more challenges than ever, but many have been able to persevere and remain treasured parts of their communities

Livaria Lello is the name of the notable bookstore in Porto, Portugal that inspired JK Rowling in writing the Harry Potter series. #books #bookstoread #harrypotter

Livraria Lello (Lello Library) Rumor that it that J.K. Rowling was inspired to write Harry Potter from this library. Porto, Portugal. 2020

Portugal is home to book cafs churches converted into bookstores and one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.

45 Famous Landmarks in Portugal. livraria lello is one of the best portugal monuments

From an opulent bookshop in a repurposed theater to a charmingly weathered store on a canal, these gorgeous shops are worth a visit.

Since the days of antiquity, libraries have been monumental structures essential to civilizations the world over, protecting the written records of humanity. While a number of libraries dazzle with their historic architecture—there are quite a number of Baroque halls with gorgeous detailing—there are also modern masterpieces impressing with unusual designs. Herewith, we look at 10