Alfarrabista Chaminé da Mota, Antiquarian bookstore in Cedofeita, Portugal.
Alfarrabista Chaminé da Mota is an antiquarian bookstore spread across four floors holding nearly one million books, newspapers, and magazines organized by themes, authors, and countries of origin. The rooms also display vintage music boxes and decorative hats that add to the space's character.
The shop was founded in January 1981 by Pedro Chamine da Mota and Laura Isabel Rodrigues Teixeira, initially at number 37 on Rua das Flores. Over the years it grew into a major gathering place for collectors and readers in the city.
The shop draws both scholars and everyday readers from Porto who come to browse rare writings, academic works, and first editions. The collection reflects how important books are in the city's life and shows how people from different backgrounds meet here.
The shop is located on Rua das Flores in Cedofeita with staff members who guide visitors through the extensive collection. It helps to allow time to explore the different subject areas since the holdings are spread across multiple floors.
The collection covers roughly 4,000 different topics ranging from everyday publications to hard-to-find editions. This range means there is always something new to discover no matter how many times you return.
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