Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal

Ornate grandiose library with a carved wooden spiral staircase and rows of bookshelves filled with books around it.

Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, is often called one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Opened in 1906, it features stunning neo-Gothic architecture, a grand staircase, and stained-glass ceilings. Beloved by book lovers and tourists alike, it’s said to have inspired scenes in the Harry Potter series.

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