Livraria Bertrand, Lisbon

Name: Livraria Bertrand
Address: R. Garrett 73, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 347 6122

#86 among attractions in Lisbon

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Livraria Bertrand is the oldest operating bookstore in the world, founded in 1732 in Lisbon, Portugal. The original bookstore in Lisbon's Chiado neighborhood was declared by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest, operating bookstore in the world in 2011. Today, Bertrand operates a network of 52 shops across Portugal. Bertrand has been frequented by numerous famous authors, including Alexandre Herculano, Fernando Pessoa, Eça de Queirós, Antero de Quental, Ramalho Ortigão and the fictional protagonists of Antonio Tabucchi's short masterpiece "The Backwrds Game". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'38"N, 9°8'28"W

Address

R. Garrett 73Santa Maria Maior (Mártires)Lisbon Portugal

Contact

+351 21 347 6122

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Livraria Bertrand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arco da Rua Augusta, Elevador de Santa Justa, Carmo Convent, Rossio Square.

~1490 ftSE
Triumphal arch with a viewing platform
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1902-built elevator linking city levels
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~1270 ftN
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~1110 ftSE
Memorial
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~670 ftW
Library
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~1310 ftNW
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~1550 ftN
Theater in a rebuilt neoclassical palace
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~1130 ftNW
Memorial
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~630 ftSW
Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Livraria Bertrand?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Lisbon (1 min walk), Chiado, Lisbon (2 min walk), Igreja do Loreto, Lisbon (3 min walk), Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Livraria Bertrand by public transport?

The nearest stations to Livraria Bertrand:

Metro

Baixa-Chiado • Lines: Azul, Verde (2 min walk)
Rossio • Lines: Verde (8 min walk)

Tram

Chiado • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)
Praça Luís de Camões • Lines: 24E, 28E (4 min walk)

Bus

Praça Luís de Camões • Lines: 202, 758 (4 min walk)
Rua do Ouro • Lines: 711, 732, 736, 759, 794 (4 min walk)

Train

Rossio (7 min walk)
Cais do Sodré (11 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (13 min walk)