Friday, March 16, 2012

Lello Bookshop - Portugal

Hey, it's Friday and time for pretty buildings. Outrageously pretty buildings. Outrageously pretty buildings will AMAZING staircases.  And books. So, pretty building plus amazing staircase plus books equals a +1 for me.

Behold the Lello Bookshop in Porto, Portugal. Famous worldwide as one of the most beautiful bookstores on the planet. Built in 1906 and home to a staircase that is full of awesome.

Oh, stained glass roof. Added bonus points. Website (in Portuguese, duh!)

Lello Bookshop - Portugal

Lello Bookshop - Portugal 

Lello Bookshop - Portugal 

Lello Bookshop - Portugal 

Lello Bookshop - Portugal 

1 comment:

  1. I've never seen a small library as royal and majestic as that one! Great incorporation of the glass roof that I have only seen in mostly skylight brisbane buildings. Amazing! Gives me a great idea for my thesis. :)

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