At the Palavra de Viajante bookstore each floor is dedicated to a continent

Palavra de Viajante

Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela


Palavra de Viajante is the only bookstore in Lisbon completely dedicated to travel, with titles ranging from guidebooks to personal memoirs. Each level or nook focuses on one continent, making it easier to navigate the shop.


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Nearby Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela attractions

1. Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

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5. Museu da Marioneta

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