My husband and I came across this library as we were looking for a place to print out boarding…read morepasses. The staff was extremely helpful in explaining how to use their printing/computer system. You get a temporary library card (small ticket) with a number on it and then you can go use any of their computers. There are a number of computers throughout the library. We used one in a row across from the lower level help desk. The computers were older, so they were a bit slow, but they worked and the area was clean. When you want to print something, you figure out how many pages it will be, hit print and then go to the desk to pay. The prints are 7 cents/page. The staff then releases your print outs. Having a temporary card, you may need to enter another number (that the staff provides you with) before your printing is released. Beyond the printing, the library housed an art exhibit that was nice to explore. There are a number of tables for people to use and of course a good number of books.

It is really pretty inside but I'm not sure it's worth going in unless you go in the very early…read moremorning. We got tickets for the afternoon and still had to wait in line for quite some time. Once we finally got in, it was an absolute madhouse. You couldn't turn without bumping into anyone and as a result it was really hard to peruse the books they had.

A not so magical overcrowded bookstore…read more Livraria Lello is one of Porto's most popular stops, renowned for its stunning bookstore interior. Its double spiral staircase is promoted as an inspiration for Harry Potter despite JK Rowling denying ever having set foot while living in Porto. From afar, we were met with huge lineups outside the stained glass exterior. Once inside, it was overcrowded with many tourists roaming about. The decor features wood carvings, stained glass, and an iconic red spiral staircase right in the center. If you're the first one visiting at 9am, it might be a beautiful experience. But for everyone else it's congested and claustrophobic while squeezing wall-to-wall like a tourist trap. There are too many tourists scheduled for each entry time. Staff were nice enough to allow our entry at 10:30, despite coming an hour after our scheduled entry time due to jet lag. Another saving grace is the €12 silver entry fee can actually be used as credit towards book purchases. There were books of many languages on the second floor while a number of classic novels were available. For €15, we picked up Great Gatsby with edge gilding from this so-called most beautiful bookstore in the world. That's great value as we paid only an extra €3 for the book. Skip it or hit it? With overcrowding, I recommend to skip unless you manage to reserve the 9am slot or visit in the offseason.

Beautiful University in Porto. This one located right at Carmo church plaza, not far from Lello…read morelibrary. I could go in only ground floor. Christmas tree was decorated and book store was at the end of the floor. Beautiful!

Universidade do Porto in Porto is an impressive and beautiful university and campus. This is one of…read morethose campuses and schools that makes you wish that you went to school there. I had a really good time being here and interacting with the university. This is an awesome school that has much to offer and it is fun.

A place to visit for the art lovers passing by Porto. Great DA in a very impressive building…read more Unfortunately I didn't visited the garden as it asked to pay for an extra ticket. Don't expect much from the library. Classic art books but nothing more On sunday morning the museum is free for everyone