Livraria Lello, located in Porto, Portugal, was built in 1906 specifically to serve as a bookstore according to the design of architect Xavier Esteves. It has stunning neo-gothic architecture and interior design, including a curving red staircase, and is considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in Portugal and the world. The bookstore was the flagship location of an important Portuguese publishing house.

1. Livraria Lello & Irmão Helga design

6. O edifício da chamada Livraria Chardron ou Livraria Lello & Irmão fica situado na Rua das Carmelitas, n.º. 144, Porto, e foi mandado construir propositadamente para esta finalidade, sendo inaugurado a 13 de Janeiro de 1906, devendo-se este projeto a Xavier Esteves, um distinto engenheiro da época.

7. Opened in 1906, Livraria Lello is one of the most beautiful bookstores in Porto and the world. It is the flagship store for one of the most important Portuguese publishing houses. Designed by Xavier Esteves, the bookstore's architecture and interior design are stunning. The facade is an excellent neo-gothic design. Once inside, there is the curvaceous red stairway connecting the two levels

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