Biblioteca Almeida Garrett Porto

Great library & garden

Camila from Porto

""Biblioteca Almeida Garrett" in Porto is one of the most modern, amazing libraries! I come here for work or grab something to eat and go outside!"

Located in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal and with an amazing view of the Douro River, Biblioteca Almeida Garrett is one of the most modern, amazing libraries of Porto.

On its two floors you can find different areas: a children's section; some space for expositions and activities located on the right of the main entrance; an auditorium for conferences, congresses and professional encounters; a multimedia space (on the lower floor) with lots of CDs, DVDs and computers for public use, and a huge catalog of books, magazines and documents.

If in the meantime you feel hungry, don't worry, the library also has a cafeteria where you can buy and eat some snacks; go outside and eat them later and have some fresh air while enjoying the vibe of one of the Porto's most beautiful gardens. At the end of the day, I promise you a beautiful sunset that will make your day totally worth it.

I really love to go there to read and work, because they have a really good collection of books, and the tables are also really good. You’ll find sockets all over the place. If you need to work, read or write and want to do it while surrounded by nature, go to Palácio de Cristal and have a look!

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Porto Spotter Camila

About me Hi! I'm a Brazilian that was born in Fortaleza and moved at the age of 8 to Brasilia. Now I've been living in Porto since 2016. I came here to do a Master's in Graphic Design and the city took all of my heart in a level that is the subject of my thesis. At the same time, I'm a volunteer for animal rights, organize a reading club, write content on my blog (in Portuguese) and do some freelance work in graphic design. Now I'm trying to find my place in the world and help others in the ways that I can. Since I'm a Libra and my lists are always a little giga...

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