One of the oldest bookstores in the country and one of the most coveted bookstores in the world, Lello is an important landmark of the city of Porto and a must-see for tourists visiting the city. Opened in 1906, the building boasts a neo-Gothic façade, standing out from the surrounding urban landscape. Inside, bookcases and ceilings are copiously worked out, with special mention being made of the extraordinary staircase leading to the first floor and the large stained glass window that bears the monogram with the Decus in labore Bookstore border. In 2016, the façade and the stained glass were carefully restored and restored to their original look and brightness.

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.

The AP’ARTE Gallery – Contemporary Art opened in March 2010, at Rua Miguel Bombarda, in Porto, one of the most dynamic and creative areas of the city.
It is a project that emerged from the desire to make a bet on the promotion of emerging young people, along with the presentation of renowned artists whose work represents a plastic reference in the contemporary artistic panorama, revealing the current production trends in the languages of painting, sculpture. , photography and multimedia. The AP’ARTE Gallery also has as one of the main objectives by which its action is governed, the accompaniment of the artists it represents in art fairs, biennials and contests.