Was such a treat to visit the world's oldest bookstore. We bought some great books and had them…read morestamped!

The oldest bookstore in the world, which was established in 1732. It was much bigger than expected,…read morewith several rooms. Books are in Portuguese or English. If you purchase a book here, you receive a commemorative stamp stating that it's purchased from the oldest bookstore- cool!

A must! While crowded, it is very worth it. I liked how the books were clearly labeled by their…read morelanguage AND that Portuguese selections were highlighted.

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.

I found this shop and it's employees to be lovely. I've been coming to Portugal for over 40 years…read moreand as much as Lisbon has changed, this shop manages to sell products that reflect its true humble, tactile and agricultural (pre-gentrified) past. The prices are reasonable, the employees friendly and helpful and the items interesting and Portuguese. I bought a set is swallow decorations, postcards, sardines galore as well as local soaps, a rug and a hand-knit baby blanket. I love this place. Also Inêz was wonderfully helpful and makes me hopeful for the future of Portugal!

This store is great if you're looking for unique Portugal souvenirs. It goes beyond your typical…read moremagnets and keychains. They have blankets, clothing, books, and specialty food items. Some things are a bit overpriced but a lot of the specialty food items are pretty reasonable. Some were even cheaper than other stores, like the tinned sardines/cod. I ended up getting a few of those, as well as some Portuguese sea salt to give as gifts. It's a lovely store if you're looking for something nice to give to someone, without breaking the bank.

Fun to look through the old maps and used books. I even bought some old coins (paid too much but…read morecool to have).

From the owner: Alfarrabista; Livraria; Antiguidades;read more