Livraria Bertrand, Bookstore in Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal.
Livraria Bertrand is a bookstore in Chiado spanning multiple rooms with books organized by genre. Wooden shelves and reading areas are distributed throughout the space to encourage browsing and comfort.
The bookstore was founded in 1732 and survived the major earthquake that devastated Lisbon in 1755. When the city was rebuilt, it relocated to its current location in the renovated Chiado area.
The bookstore serves as a gathering place where readers explore literature from Portugal and around the world. It reflects how deeply books remain part of local life and how people value having access to diverse written works.
The location is easy to reach in the heart of Chiado and welcomes visitors every day of the week. Online ordering is available for those who prefer to browse and purchase from home.
In 2011, it received official recognition as the world's oldest continuously operating bookstore. This certification highlights its remarkable journey spanning more than three centuries without interruption.
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