The Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon was founded in 1732, which makes it officially older than a few…read morethings including the United States, your grandma's grandma's recipe book, and probably the dust on its shelves. This place has been selling books longer than most countries have existed. You walk in and instantly feel smarter or at least older. The shelves are charmingly worn and the aisles are narrow.
This is a living fossil with a checkout counter. Grab a book and soak in the centuries. And guys, the TikTokers haven't found the spot yet, somehow libraries aren't on their list of importance, so bring your selfie stick.