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Príncipe Real · Est. 2015
Poesia Incompleta
Poetry. Only poetry. Lusophone, translated, and the occasional surprise.
"There is more poetry here, by surface area, than in the national library."
A single, bright room on a quiet street. The window changes every week; the stock, almost entirely poetry, is chosen by two sisters who read everything they shelve.
Why go. Specialist shops of this devotion are rare and need protection. Readings happen monthly, often with the translator present; follow the Instagram for the schedule.
What to buy. Anything by Herberto Helder you can afford — the Assírio & Alvim editions are the standard.
Nearby. The miradouro at São Pedro de Alcântara; the Príncipe Real botanical garden; late-night ramen at Boa-Bao.