This bookstore dates back to the founding of the well-known “Livraria Asa” in 1967, adopting the current name in the year 2000. José Alves bookstore has been establishing itself as a repository of excellence in the specialized technical books market, namely in the sectors of Economics, Management, Informatics, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Engineering. Mostly geared towards Higher Education in Portugal, with equal emphasis on the Business and Professional segment, this establishment is a point of reference for all those looking for specific books, which you will surely find in this space.
Book, technical book, school book, children's book, children's book, romance, biography, album
Monday to Fridat - 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday. - 9:00-13:00
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Address:
Rua de Aviz, 9
Postal Code:
4050-075
City Zone:
Baixa
Landline Phone:
223321204
Email:
livrariajosealves@sapo.pt
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