When you first enter Porto's Livraria Lello in Portugal, you might think that you’ve entered a church instead of a bookstore.⁠ ⁠ Its art nouveau façade hides a beautiful Neo-Gothic interior, with a stained glass ceiling, carved wood paneling, and a breathtaking, curvaceous staircase that stretches across the store. ⁠ ⁠ Designed by Xavier Esteves, over the windows can be seen figures painted by José Bielman, representing “Science” and “Art.” Along with a stained glass window bearing a monogram of “Lello and Brother” with their motto Decus in Labore (“Honor in Work”), are plant motifs and geometric shapes.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Photo by Matthew Furtado ⁠ 📝 Caption from Atlas Obscura user Oliver Hong's entry on Livraria Lello. Tap the link in our bio to learn more!