JACOB JR, MY JEWISH WORLD. LELLO BOOKSTORE. PORTO - PORTUGAL.
Wednesday, Tishrei 17, 5780. October 16, 2019.
Shalom! World.
Lello Bookstore. Rua das Carmelitas, 144. Porto - Portugal
Just a five-minute walk from Porto's city center is one of the most magnificent book shops one can imagine. In fact, it's constantly listed in the top bookstores in the world. In 2010, Lonely Planet named Livraria Lello the "Third Best Bookstore in the World!"
The building first opened in 1906 and is designed by architect Xavier Esteves. The façade is a beautiful example of neo-gothic design, with just a hintof art nouveau.
Step inside, and you have a wonderland of stunning design, intricate decoration and volumes of books. From floor to ceilling ornate painted plaster provides a rich texture. Pillars are decorated with bronze bas-reliefs of Portuguese literature figures. Glass enclosed bookcases arch at the top. Tracks on the floor warn you to watch out for sliding ladders and carts used by the staff.
Shalom! Aleichem.
Cultural Support: Jacob Jr. Benleumi, Advisor, Consulting and Education. International Relations Analyst.
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