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.

It was once a bakery, but today, if you open the door, you will come across a store dedicated to design and national crafts, and also a co-work space. Opposite the S. Bento da Vitória Monastery, the space welcomes everywhere a large collection of ceramics, illustration of European artists who live in Porto and art by European artists, books, photos, mugs, cloth bags or any other type. objects, on walls, on the floor or on top of old doors. You can find baskets with burel on the inside, Studio Flash humor on postcards made by Belgian artists, or porcelain lucky cookies that hide messages. But these are just a few examples.

It is simultaneously a studio, a gallery and a decorative arts store, where customers come for the products and stay on the advice of the artist Amanda Marinho.
At Art & Color by Mimi you can purchase material such as paints, glues, brushes and boxes, among many other solutions for your projects.
In this space there are also Painting and Arts Classes and several workshops, which make Art & Color by Mimi not only a reference point for the most experienced, but also a great place for all those who intend to start in the decorative arts through teachings of those with extensive experience.