This livaria lello book store in porto, portugal is known for its staircase as it is said to have been where jk rowling, got some of her inspiration for her harry potter book series. But porto isnt often mentioned as a formative place for the author of the books many of us have come to know and love. Long before harry potter cast his spell on the world, the people and places of portugal inspired j. The renowned author worked as a language teacher for several years in porto and lived very close to the store. A magical bookstore in porto, portugal, called livraria lello seriously looks like every booklovers dream. But we had some trouble compiling useful information beforehand and. For further information, visit or call 0345 601 0932.
Mar 15, 2018 and one of these places is portugal and its second largest city. Rowlings inspiration to write harry potter has begun in porto, particularly at this library. These 11 places in portugal are straight out of hogwarts. Harry potter book series on display at lello bookshop but the brothers craved a grander showcase for their wares, a place where the eras intellectuals could meet and mingle. Residents of portugals second city are now able to collect books at a drivethrough store. Livraria lello, porto, portugal european best destinations. The porto bookshop that inspired harry potters hogwarts tips for. The bookstore was frequented by jk rowling, author of the harry potter series, when she taught english in porto and is reported to be an inspiration.
Portos harry potter bookshop launches drivethrough service. Famous for its interior and to be in the harry potters film. Livraria lello porto 2020 all you need to know before. Livraria lello in porto not your average bookstore the. Portugalist is the leading travel blog about portugal, covering. Steeped in history with a modern harry potter twist, livraria lello is the pride of porto. Harry potter bookstore in portugal popsugar australia smart. Porto, portugals livraria lello bookstore inspired jk rowling. A magical bookstore in porto, portugal, called livraria lello seriously looks like every book lovers dream. The wand collection hardcover harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. It is rumored that this shop in porto was the inspiration for the bookshop in the harry potter series, written by j. Furthermore, knowing that much of the portuguese populace was at the time illiterate, the brothers, wishing to encourage literacy, wanted to build an extravagant edifice. Rowlings harry potter locations this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. If all this sounds like a scene from a harry potter story, youd be.
Granted, england and scotland are home to the lions share of harry potterthemed tourist sites. Rowling was a loyal customer of the bookstore between 1991 and 1993 while she lived in porto. Everything you need to know about lello bookstore portoalities. Harry potter bookstore in portugal this gorgeous bookstore is said to have possibly inspired parts of hogwarts. Harry potter harry potter bookshop harry potter book. If you dont want the hassle of trying to find all these harry potter attractions on your own, this is a great option. The livraria lello bookstore in porto, portugal, is one of the worlds oldest. She lived there between 1991 and 1993, which became the formative years of harry potter. Look carefully and appreciate all the details of this bookstore. Well yes the rumor says that the author of the harry potter books used to live in porto and that there is a lot of similarities from the livraria lello bookstore and the library in the books and movies.
The staff are dress in a robe ala harry potter style. Jul 14, 2017 harry potter bookstore in portugal this gorgeous bookstore is said to have possibly inspired parts of hogwarts. Harry potter bookstore in portugal popsugar australia. Harry potters library livraria lello in porto, portugal. But that london kings cross train delay only tells part of the story. Why a million tourists visit one bookshop in portugal each year. Nov 15, 2015 the amazing bookstore in porto, portugal. Portos famous harry potter bookshop introduces drivethough. Harry potter book store in porto portugal livraria lello. The ticket office is next door to the bookshop facing the shop, go left. Beautiful old book store and great to visit ex specially if you like harry potter you can see where a couple. K rowling lived in porto teaching english in the early 1990s. Buy harry potter books from the harry potter bookshop at harrypotter flourish and blotts is the name of the book shop in harry potter.
Discover now the intriguing relationship between this city and the harry potter series. Fall in love with this fabulous bookshop and the totally unique spectacle of an amazing interior architecture. Located in porto, portugal, about 300 km from lisbon. Portos harry potter bookshop launches drivethrough service save portos famous bookshop. Opened in 1906, the bookstore was once a haunt of the citys literary scene, and many say it was a direct inspiration for j. Of course, though the bookstore was struggling financially before the wizarding series, the store rocketed to world fame after it was alleged that the wrought iron central staircase featured as the inspiration for a harry potter staircase at hogwarts. Yes its very beautiful inside, also there is the famous hat, fro m harry potter. The livraria lello, in porto, portugal, is often featured as one of the worlds most stunning bookshops. Nov 20, 2016 tap portugal flies direct from gatwick to porto twice daily, prices start at. Oporto, portugal, where the bookstores dont mess around. Residents of portugal s second city are now able to collect books at a drivethrough store. Rowling who was a regular customer whilst she lived in porto teaching english as a foreign language in the early 90s, and more importantly, where she wrote the beginning chapters of harry potter.
Livraria lello porto all you need to know before you go. Now that im a fan of the harry potter books and movies, i was convinced to visit portugals secondbiggest city, porto, over easter break not only because everyone i talked to raved about the city but also because of its intimate connection with rowling herself. More than just a bookshop, lellos building is an artistic destination in its own right which, combined with the stores rich heritage, makes it a mustvisit attraction for anyone visiting porto, portugal. Find out why the harry potter bookshop in porto, portugal is the most beautiful bookstore in the world and get tips to avoid the crowds when visiting. An old and famous bookshop in portugal travelled to barcelona to changed a entire street view. Discover the internationally bestselling and multiawardwinning series by j. During this time she developed her ideas for the entire seven book harry potter series, and got a start on the first one, harry potter and the philosophers stone or harry potter and the sorcerers stone in certain markets. There are book on portugese, english, french and spanish. While i knew about some of these harry potter inspiration locations before arriving in porto, others i discovered by joining a harry potter walking tour of porto. Livraria lello porto 2020 all you need to know before you go. Livraria lello porto all you need to know before you. Sep 15, 2019 we recently got back from portugal and one of the most fun tourist things i did was visit the lello bookshop in porto.
Livraria lello porto 2020 all you need to know before you. We recently got back from portugal and one of the most fun tourist things i did was visit the lello bookshop in porto. There are a full range of harry potter books collection. A magical bookstore in porto, portugal, called livraria lello seriously looks like. Discover the bookshop in porto that inspired jk rowling to. Portos famous harry potter bookshop introduces drive. Finding harry potter in porto, portugal trevor huxham. It is said that livraria lello was the inspiration behind j. The lello bookshop is one of the oldest bookstores in portugal and has been described as the third best bookstore in the world. Europe destinations europe travel guide travel guides travel info travelling tips visit portugal spain and portugal. Entrance is 5 per person, which you can redeem if you buy books. Lello bookshop, considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
Porto, portugal is one of those travel destinations that you wont forget. Peak into the world of harry potter in this porto bookshop january 11, 2020 august 28, 2018 by sheree as you peer through the window of the famous livraria lello, you could be forgiven for expecting to see a copy of the monster book of monsters staring back out at you. Famous for its interior and to be in the harry potter s film. Mar 14, 2015 harry potter fans will be interested to know that jk rowling is believed to have drawn part of her inspiration for the series from spending time at the lello bookshop. Livraria lello bookshop porto europes best destinations. Youve got a new place to add to your harry potter travel list. Hogwarts library hardcover dobby bookend by noble collection. Why a million tourists visit one bookshop in portugal each.
Rowling taught english as a foreign language in porto. Along with bertrand in lisbon, it is one of the oldest bookstores in. The harry potter bookstore porto travel guide the sightseeing highlights for porto the fact that i am a book nerd shouldnt be a secret by now and in foreign cities i usually go to bookstores, simply because i love books so much. What is all the fuss about lello bookstore and harry potter lello bookstore is widely famous it was considered the 3rd most beautiful bookstore in the world by lonely planet that some even claim that jk rowling, the author of the harry potter books, wrote the first harry potter book inside the bookstore.
Although the story of the little wizard was not developed in portugal, the author spent some years in this country where she was an english professor and, therefore, this. My mom, my sisterinlaw, and i had the best time visiting the lello livraria in porto, portugal aka the harry potter bookshop. Jun 29, 2019 what livraria lello has to do with harry potter. Find out why the harry potter bookshop in porto, portugal is the most beautiful bookstore in the world and get tips to avoid the crowds when. Theres a scene in harry potter and the philosophers stone in which the stairs of hogwarts dont stop moving and take the little wizards to undesired places. Harry potter bookstore in portugal popsugar smart living.
We just need to think about it for 30 seconds to realise that it couldnt. The lello bookshop is spectacular and well worth a visit but it now costs 5 per person to get in, irrespective of whether you are a child, a pensioner, or form part of a large party of visitors. Dec 01, 2019 what is all the fuss about lello bookstore and harry potter lello bookstore is widely famous it was considered the 3rd most beautiful bookstore in the world by lonely planet that some even claim that jk rowling, the author of the harry potter books, wrote the first harry potter book inside the bookstore. The wellknown writer lived in porto for 10 years working as an english teacher in the early 1990s and she used to drink a cup of coffee at the second floor of lello. Rua carmelitas 144 vitoria, porto 4050161, portugal. Harry potter paperback box set books 17 paperback harry potter. Harry potter harry potter bookshop harry potter book sets. This bookshop s design is so stunning, its rumored to have inspired j. Jul 24, 2018 this livaria lello book store in porto, portugal is known for its staircase as it is said to have been where jk rowling, got some of her inspiration for her harry potter book series. The staircase in the center of the bookstore has become famous as looking like a real life hogwarts staircase, but more on that later. This bookshops design is so stunning, its rumored to have inspired j. During this time she developed her ideas for the entire sevenbook harry potter series, and got a start on the first one, harry potter and the philosophers stone or harry potter and the sorcerers stone in certain markets.
The wellknown writer lived in porto for 10 years working as an english teacher in the early 1990s and she used to drink a cup of coffee at the second floor of lellos bookstore. Livraria lello lies in the heart of the clerigos neighborhood of porto, portugals second largest city, on the iberian peninsula. Rowlings hogwarts in the famous harry potter series. Rua carmelitas 144 vitoria, porto 4050161 portugal. The bookshop in porto, thought to inspire harry potter. Long before a young wizard named harry potter cast his. If you buy a book, the 4 euro price is subtracted from your purchase.
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