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Store shelves with author clay portraits, Livaria Lello, Porto, Portugal
The upper shelves in Livraria Lello (Lello Bookstore) are adorned with miniature portrait busts of authors. Porto’s Livraria Lello is famous because J. K. Rowling used it as the inspiration for the library in the Harry Potter books. When she lived in Porto, she spent time in the store imagining the world of Hogwarts. Crowds line up to visit the bookstore, which has resulted in the store having to sell timed entry tickets and charging a fee. Too many people were crowding in just for photo opportunities and not buying anything. Even with the fee, it was packed the day I was there. Getting to the upper level was difficult because people were posing and blocking the stairs. The entry fee is refundable if you buy a book or item not related to Harry Potter.
Underside of stairway leading to upper level of Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal
Interior, Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal
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Interesting stairs and photos. Thanks ever so much for playing 😀
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I just have to gooooo there!
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Porto is a lovely city, with or without the bookstore. 🙂 I recommend it.
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Yes, Marie – I have heard it from so many – so I really should go!
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So great that you could combine these two challenges with such amazing images of this library, Marie! Very creative and maybe more people will get to actually buy and read a book!
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Thanks, Terri.
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What a crowd. No wonder they charge a fee! The underside of the stairs is just beautiful. So glad you posted that picture.
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Thanks. The stairs were beautiful. I hope the crowds don’t damage the lovely woodwork.
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