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Neighbourhood: Chiado & Carmo
The traditionally trendy "Chiado" (literally, "squeak", the nickname of a 16th century poet) offers plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars where you can stop for a cafe or cocktail, after exploring its streets, shops, art galleries, theaters, museums and viewpoints. It's also the home to the statue of the famous statue of portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, having is usual espresso at "A Brasileira" as he used to. You can also enjoy breathtaking views of Lisbon from the Elevador de Santa Justa or the Carmo Convent, for example. A commercial neighborhood at its core, especially for its Garrett and Carmo streets, Chiado is to this day a mandatory visit in Lisbon.
How to get there
  • Baixa/Chiado • 3 min walk
  • Rossio • 5 min walk
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Largo do Carmo
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0.1 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Carmo Archaeological Museum
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Metropolitano de Lisboa
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0.1 kmPublic Transportation Systems
Escultura de Fernando Pessoa
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73 mMonuments & Statues
Museum of National Republican Guard
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0.2 kmMilitary Museums • Speciality Museums
Igreja do Loreto
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0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Museu da Filigrana
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Vic E
49 contributions
Went in for one grammar book, came out with five more...
May 2021
Friendly, knowledgeable, and smart staff. I went in looking for a proverb book, and came out with several novels, and a travel guide. As an author myself, I really recommend Livraria Bertrand!
Written 25 May 2021
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kbearne
North Yorkshire, UK622 contributions
The World's oldest bookstore!
Jan. 2020
This beautiful tiled shop is actually the world's oldest bookstore! I bought a small journal here, which they stamped for me.
Written 26 March 2020
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Ays Espiritu
Bonn, Germany390 contributions
For bookworms
Mar. 2019
It is really nice that this bookshop has been operating for so many years when a lot of bookstores are closing. It does not look so big from the outside but it goes all the way inside the building.

Some may think that they are selling antique books being the oldest bookshop but they got new and modern literature. Just ask the friendly staff and they are happy to help. They got English books too! The old shelves does not only look pretty but well organized.

It also got a cafe at the end of the shop where you can relax.
Written 7 February 2020
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ckm818
Hong Kong, China207 contributions
Shopping Haven for Bookworms
Jan. 2020
Portugal is a great place for foodies, natural wonders and vineyards. You have endless reasons to love the country. Here, we find another one: Bertrand Lisboa. A charming large bookshop with good selection of books.

Much of the attraction comes from the space for hanging around to read, and also variety of books for English or Portugese speaking readers to browse.

Our family spent almost an hour there despite the packed schedule, and ended up buying seven books, including a half-finished novel for my daughter.
Written 2 February 2020
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HeaveNEarth
Fairfax, VA153 contributions
The world's oldest bookstore in operation.
Jan. 2020
Far better than Livraria Lello in Porto. If you're going to visit a bookstore at least once in Portugal, make it Livraria Bertrand in Lisboa. This is a bookstore that makes you want to read and buy books. it has even a cafe all the way back. It's like a Barnes & Noble with a bit of history. Loved it! A couple of "uphill" blocks away from Rua Augusta. A must visit. Yes, we bought books as well.
Written 31 January 2020
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Sbrmatt
Redwood City, CA335 contributions
Nice, large, well staffed
Dec. 2019
Nice bookstore, with unassuming signage. There are a few historic indicators (oldest bookshop in the world), but without those you would not notice much difference from another shop in an old building.
I found a good number English language books and the staff were very helpful.
Written 20 December 2019
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Alfredo Garcia
230 contributions
Excellent book store
Oct. 2019 • Couples
Big book store
Big books selection
Friendly and knowledge sales people
Oldest library on the world!!
Written 29 October 2019
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Naples, FL4,332 contributions
Bibliophilia
Sep. 2019
As you walk in you will see the Guinness Book of World Records certificate as the oldest bookstore in the world, established in 1732. It was leveled in the earthquake of 1755 and has been in this location since.

It was cool to see and a nice bookstore, but a little underwhelming if you are wanting to feel like you are in 287 years old store. It appears to exclusively sell new books and felt like a Barnes and Noble.

Portugal is a great country to visit for book lovers. In Lisbon I would recommend also visiting Livraria Ferin, which has the look and feel of an older bookstore. They are the second oldest bookstore in Lisbon, established in 1840. They actually sell used books, have an old book repair and binding service and have a small old working type set printing press from the 1600s. Also in Lisbon, but in the LX Factory area, there is Livraria Ler Devagar. A bookstore in an old abandoned print shop with a large printing press in the center of the store.
In Porto I enjoyed visiting Livraria Lello, of Harry Potter fame.
Written 14 October 2019
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N.K.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India327 contributions
Gorgeous old bookstore
Jun. 2019
Fantastic bookstore, but as expected, very small English collection, and that too mainly bestsellers. None the less, for any book lover it is a must-go as it is now the oldest bookstore in the world (after the one in Bologna burnt down).
Written 9 October 2019
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Lauren
London, UK132 contributions
It’s just a book store.
Sep. 2019 • Family
I was pretty underwhelmed tbh. Considering it’s a historical landmark it’s really basic. If you told me it had opened 5 years ago instead of 200+ I would have believed you. I’m surprised they haven’t made more of an attraction of it. The staff are unwelcoming and seem to be spread quite thin. Not really a place to take young kids, it just happened to be on our route so we stopped by. If you’re in the area, have a look at it. But don’t go there specifically for this.

Side note:
This book store is in Portugal. How can you be upset that the books are in Portuguese?!
Written 1 September 2019
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