Right on one of Lisbon's best-known streets is the Livraria Castro e Silva. Yet, it is more than a bookstore; it is a gateway to the centuries. While many come for the rare Portuguese manuscripts, the "international area" is what makes this bookstore so special. Whereas other stores may have a lot of Portuguese works. This one was various sections filled with gems from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the UK, the USA and more!

Founded in 1957 by Ezequiel Castro e Silva, this establishment has spent decades trading books across continents, proving that knowledge knows no borders. It features various classic authors from around the world and throughout the ages. This diversity highlights the Portuguese spirit of navigation. Not just through oceans, but through ideas. To run your eyes and hands through the books and pages is to realise that while our languages differ, our desire to document and understand our existence is universal. It’s a marvellous place to lose yourself and find the world.