It was by pure chance that Jamie W and I discovered this fascinating bookstore. We were taking the…read morepublic bus toward Belem and got off early to see a piece of street art that intrigued me online, 'Bumblebee' de Bordalo II (Photo 2). I didn't know it was in a retail industrial complex called LX Factory. This bookstore is part of that complex, and it immediately drew us in with its 45-foot high ceiling. The walls are covered almost to the maximum height with bookcases. There's a collection of over 40,000 new titles and nearly 10,000 second-hand books, and the cavernous warehouse layout allows room to browse easily. In fact, the name directly translates to "Read Slowly". Narrow catwalks and staircases connect the two tall floors of books, and suspended in the air is a white cyclist kinetic sculpture. Up on the second floor mezzanine is an extensive music section and also gallery spaces for temporary and permanent exhibitions. Loads of framed posters, prints and lithographs cover the walls, and there are rows of retro mood lamps for sale. The bookstore has been around since 1999, and while most of the books are in Portuguese, there's a decent, curated selection of English titles. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/UrNNm2CsX2

The two story bookstore is located within the LX Factory. It is picturesque with the towering…read morebookshelves and hanging bicycle sculpture. It was definitely worth checking out!

Was such a treat to visit the world's oldest bookstore. We bought some great books and had them…read morestamped!

The oldest bookstore in the world, which was established in 1732. It was much bigger than expected,…read morewith several rooms. Books are in Portuguese or English. If you purchase a book here, you receive a commemorative stamp stating that it's purchased from the oldest bookstore- cool!

A must! While crowded, it is very worth it. I liked how the books were clearly labeled by their…read morelanguage AND that Portuguese selections were highlighted.

The Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon was founded in 1732, which makes it officially older than a few…read morethings including the United States, your grandma's grandma's recipe book, and probably the dust on its shelves. This place has been selling books longer than most countries have existed. You walk in and instantly feel smarter or at least older. The shelves are charmingly worn and the aisles are narrow. This is a living fossil with a checkout counter. Grab a book and soak in the centuries. And guys, the TikTokers haven't found the spot yet, somehow libraries aren't on their list of importance, so bring your selfie stick.