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"This is one of the first literary cafés in Porto," boasts Antero Braga, a veteran of the book industry for 38 years and manager of Lello since 1994. Despite being over 100 years old, Lello is still breaking new ground. There is a steady stream of tourists strolling through the store; taking pictures, talking in hushed tones, marvelling at the decorative Brazilian wood-carved interior and stained glass.
Writer: Sarah Balmond
Porto
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