Rating
4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
Dom Luís I Bridge (0,9 km)
Sacred Art and Archaeology Museum (0,6 km)
Porto Cathedral (0,5 km)
Historic Centre of Porto (0,3 km)
Clérigos Church (0,1 km)
Church of São Francisco (0,7 km)
Palácio da Bolsa (0,6 km)
Porto City Hall (0,5 km)
Serra do Pilar Monastery (1,1 km)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte (49,5 km)
Church of São Miguel do Castelo (43 km)
Braga Cathedral (47,5 km)
Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church (42,5 km)
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza (42,9 km)
Braga Castle (47,7 km)
Congregados Basilica (47,8 km)
Guimarães Castle (43,1 km)
Dom Diogo de Sousa Regional Museum (47,1 km)
User Reviews
Verónica Díaz (21 months ago)
Very beautiful place inside, it's small place but it's a nice location to visit and take photos. You have to pay 5€ per person to enter, the books were pricey but is to expect since is a tourist attraction. We came on a Tuesday at around 14:00 and it was busy, hard to walk around, very limited space, my advice will be trying to book or come in a less crowded time so you can have a good experience and not feel overwhelmed.
Very beautiful place inside, it's small place but it's a nice location to visit and take photos. You have to pay 5€ per person to enter, the books were pricey but is to expect since is a tourist attraction. We came on a Tuesday at around 14:00 and it was busy, hard to walk around, very limited space, my advice will be trying to book or come in a less crowded time so you can have a good experience and not feel overwhelmed.
Jonathan Lau (2 years ago)
This is a really nice little book shop. You need to purchase tickets online beforehand. We were in the queue in the pouring rain when an employee noticed our 6 year old daughter waiting with us and directed us to the front of the queue. It was very much appreciated. Inside the book shop there are many people. It can be hard to navigate at times. They have a small selection of English language books. They don’t have many books for children in English, but my daughter still had fun browsing the Portuguese language children’s books. In total, we paid €15 for the three of us to enter. We purchased a book and we applied the cost of one ticket towards the book.
This is a really nice little book shop. You need to purchase tickets online beforehand. We were in the queue in the pouring rain when an employee noticed our 6 year old daughter waiting with us and directed us to the front of the queue. It was very much appreciated. Inside the book shop there are many people. It can be hard to navigate at times. They have a small selection of English language books. They don’t have many books for children in English, but my daughter still had fun browsing the Portuguese language children’s books. In total, we paid €15 for the three of us to enter. We purchased a book and we applied the cost of one ticket towards the book.
Dessie Hristov (2 years ago)
A phenomenal place to visit! You get back in time in a place that has all the bells and whistles! Every detail is amazing - from the central staircase to the ceiling and side columns! Soak up the atmosphere of the grandeur of past times... They do have some organization in place but it is still quite crowded! €5 to get in which goes towards your purchase if you buy a book. I would highly recommend making that ticket purchase online and prior to getting there because the line is quite long. The online purchase puts you on the shorter- fast track line. The prints are elegant with gold finishes - they make a great gift! You can also pick a recipe book or a city guide with amazing photos! I would highly recommend this place!
A phenomenal place to visit! You get back in time in a place that has all the bells and whistles! Every detail is amazing - from the central staircase to the ceiling and side columns! Soak up the atmosphere of the grandeur of past times... They do have some organization in place but it is still quite crowded! €5 to get in which goes towards your purchase if you buy a book. I would highly recommend making that ticket purchase online and prior to getting there because the line is quite long. The online purchase puts you on the shorter- fast track line. The prints are elegant with gold finishes - they make a great gift! You can also pick a recipe book or a city guide with amazing photos! I would highly recommend this place!
Jeff White (2 years ago)
Beautifully designed. Total tourist trap. Small book store with a very limited selection of books. Definitely caters to tourists with the book selection. €5 entrance charge but they do credit you that much if you purchase a book. The stairway is beautiful but good luck getting a picture without someone posing on it. The staff was very friendly. Not really worth the wait in line if you are looking for an actual book and not just a social media post. But the staff was nice and it is beautiful inside.
Beautifully designed. Total tourist trap. Small book store with a very limited selection of books. Definitely caters to tourists with the book selection. €5 entrance charge but they do credit you that much if you purchase a book. The stairway is beautiful but good luck getting a picture without someone posing on it. The staff was very friendly. Not really worth the wait in line if you are looking for an actual book and not just a social media post. But the staff was nice and it is beautiful inside.
Susan Hiltz (2 years ago)
We walked up from our Apartment on Douro river... 30 minute walk. Very interesting to walk though ... 5 Euros each but if you buy a book that 5 Euros goes towards it. Buy your tickets on line with the time you want to go in. So much easier than doing a line up to buy tickets... when wait until the time that is given to you to get in another line to enter.
We walked up from our Apartment on Douro river... 30 minute walk. Very interesting to walk though ... 5 Euros each but if you buy a book that 5 Euros goes towards it. Buy your tickets on line with the time you want to go in. So much easier than doing a line up to buy tickets... when wait until the time that is given to you to get in another line to enter.
