It was in the distant year of 1912 that the centenary Livraria Académica, located at Rua Martires da Liberdade, opened its doors. Specializing in Portuguese-language authors, her wide selection covers a number of other important topics such as science, technical books and history.
With prices for various possibilities, the Livraria Académica is a landmark in the city, receiving for many decades, always with the knowledge only possible by years of experience, a legion of lovers of literature, who will be lost in this historic space and will find inevitably, among their vast offerings, some book that appeals to them, whether they are rarities or options at very inviting prices.

Located near Casa da Música, Confetti Parade is a very interesting shop where you will find everything you may need to mask yourself. Be it Halloween or Carnival, you find various types of costumes. There are queens of hearts, ninjas, pirates, princesses, cowboys, unicorns, movie and series characters, hippies, firemen and pandas. In addition you will also find make-up, wigs and various accessories that will assist you in the transformation process. And don’t worry because here you can buy family-friendly disguises from parents to children. Confetti Parade is available to respond to your most demanding requests.

OpenBox’s fundamental objective is to develop activities focused on integrated personal development. Art therapy is a central pillar of activities designed with a broad audience in mind, from children to the elderly, with intervention also targeting the needy. It aims to create synergies between like-minded entities in order to develop complete, comprehensive and in-depth programs that contribute to the personal growth and enrichment of all participants, regardless of age, race, religion, social background, gender or sexual orientation. Our activities include painting, photography, design, theater, video and creative writing, among others.