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!

This was such a beautiful and original bookstore. We really loved our time here…read more My daughter was able to find a limited edition of "Catcher in the Rye."

It was by pure chance that Jamie W and I discovered this fascinating bookstore. We were taking the…read morepublic bus toward Belem and got off early to see a piece of street art that intrigued me online, 'Bumblebee' de Bordalo II (Photo 2). I didn't know it was in a retail industrial complex called LX Factory. This bookstore is part of that complex, and it immediately drew us in with its 45-foot high ceiling. The walls are covered almost to the maximum height with bookcases. There's a collection of over 40,000 new titles and nearly 10,000 second-hand books, and the cavernous warehouse layout allows room to browse easily. In fact, the name directly translates to "Read Slowly". Narrow catwalks and staircases connect the two tall floors of books, and suspended in the air is a white cyclist kinetic sculpture. Up on the second floor mezzanine is an extensive music section and also gallery spaces for temporary and permanent exhibitions. Loads of framed posters, prints and lithographs cover the walls, and there are rows of retro mood lamps for sale. The bookstore has been around since 1999, and while most of the books are in Portuguese, there's a decent, curated selection of English titles. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/UrNNm2CsX2

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.

Nice and down-to-earth place to grab a cup of coffee after the museum visit. Cappuccino was very…read moregood, while doughnut was average (definitely not bad). Prices quite reasonable. Free wifi.

Time Out market is overwhelming and fun. Best to come with a small group, so you can finagle a…read moreplace to sit, while others in the group hunt and source for the best bites. There's a variety of options and cuisines available, plus beers, wine and cocktails for purchase. I would leave small children at home with a babysitter, as trying to maneuver through the crowds with a stroller is just too much to deal with. We liked the tacos, burgers and pad Thai. Desserts are also available.

There's a big difference between a Time Out Market versus a hawker market like Maxwell Food Centre…read morein Singapore or the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. Jamie W and I have been to the smaller Time Out Markets in NYC (Union Square and DUMBO), but we could never find our footing in these places. This one has the distinction of being the original Time Out Market, so it's had over a dozen years since its opening in 2014 to develop its cred with dilettante foodies and insufferable vloggers. At the same time, the rigid conformity of the food vendors to the Time Out brand makes this place feel far removed from the family-run businesses where you can get a more authentic ambiance and for the most part, cheaper prices. Paying the equivalent of $8 for an overdecorated donut may produce momentary Instagram gratification but little else (Photo 8). That's not to say the layout here isn't well organized, but basically you're relegated to long communal tables where your movements are restricted. Being elbows-to-elbow with famished, arm-waving tourists is not ideal. We were even here during off-peak hours, so I'm presuming it becomes more chaotic and cacophonous during lunch and dinner rushes, especially with the reverberations created from the high ceilings (Photo 9). With dozens upon dozens of food choices, this place is ideal for large groups who have no interest in exploring their own dining options, the ones who are perfectly satisfied with hanging out in food courts in shopping malls. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/RRnWvpDcj1